Next Steps

Learn more about housing programs in Michigan:

• The Michigan State Housing Development Authority offers details about housing options in Michigan.
• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a HUD Resource Locator that lets you search for services near you. HUD also lists housing programs in Michigan and has a field office in Detroit.
• Some housing authorities have subsidized housing information online. You can also get information at public housing authority (PHA) offices.
• You may also qualify for help with your utility bills.

For help finding housing while experiencing homelessness, contact:

• Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness
• Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness
• Or use the HUD Resource Locator and click on ‘Find Homeless Resources Near Me.'

Find apartments with affordable rents:

• Ask a local public housing authority (PHA) for a list of available property owners in its area.
• The MSHDA Housing Locator lets you search for apartments by size and price range.

If you are having trouble paying your mortgage, call for help:

• Step Forward Michigan Program at 1-866-946-7432.
• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers resources that can help:
  • Search for a housing counseling agency near you or call HUD's Counseling & Agency Locator Line at 1-800-569-4287.
  • Search for a foreclouse avoidance counselor.

Get legal advice if you have any concerns:

• Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) represents the rights of children and adults with disabilities in Michigan
• The American Bar Association lists providers of free legal services.

To apply for Section 8 housing programs, Public Housing, or HOPWA:

• Contact your local public housing authorities (PHAs), or
• Use the HUD Resource Locator.

If you are a Native American, you may qualify for additional housing programs. Learn more at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Eastern/Woodlands Office of Native American Programs.

If you're currently on SSI, SSDI, or DAC benefits, and you're looking for a job, a trained Benefits Planner can help you avoid problems with your job plan. If you need help or have questions about your situation, you can call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST.

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