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The Detroit Housing Network is a non-profit organization that provides affordable housing and supportive services to low-income individuals and families in Detroit, Michigan.
Here are some of the services that CHN Housing Partners Detroit provides:
Affordable housing: CHN Housing Partners Detroit develops and manages affordable housing properties throughout Detroit. These properties include apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes.
Supportive services: CHN Housing Partners Detroit also provides a variety of supportive services to residents of its affordable housing properties. These services may include job training, financial counseling, and assistance with accessing social services.
Community development: CHN Housing Partners Detroit is also involved in a number of community development initiatives. These initiatives may include revitalizing neighborhoods, creating jobs, and improving access to education and healthcare.
Renter Rights and Responsibilities Workshops
Renter Rights and Responsibilities Workshops
Learn about your rights as a renter or Landlord by understand fair housing laws. Learn how to resolve disputes. Connect with rental housing resources.
Title: Renting Rights - WM
Network member - Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
Location: Virtual
When: 2/19/2025 - 10am (1hr)
MUST REGISTER!
Sign up here: www.detroithousingnetwork.com
Title: Renters Rights
Network member - U Snap Bac
Location: Virtual
When: 3/5/2025 - 2pm (2hrs)
MUST REGISTER!
Sign up here: www.detroithousingnetwork.com
If you cannot pay your taxes for financial reasons, you may be able to reduce or eliminate your current year’s property tax obligation with the Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE). Residents who are approved for (HOPE) are eligible for Pay as You Stay (PAYS), which reduces delinquent property taxes owed to the Wayne County Treasurer.
Residents seeking HOPE application assistance can make an appointment with a community partner by clicking the link.
EMAIL: bsimpson@detroitmi.gov
MOBILE: (313) 622-6474
OFFICE : (313) 224-6000
The Office of the Ombudsman Delivers:
A confidential free of charge service to address complaints.
An independent review and analysis of complaints or inquiries involving City services or City employees, with the purpose of identifying a resolution.
Thorough investigations of a complaint or inquiry and makes recommendations to the appropriate City department or person to resolve the matter.
Prompt response and follow-up on each complaint or inquiry.
When appropriate, the identity of barriers that interfere with, or prevent an efficient resolution of a complaint or inquiry.
In-depth written responses and maintains chronicles related to the action taken in response to the complaint or inquiry.
application_seniordiscount_form.pdfSenior Citizen Application for Solid Waste Discount
Senior Citizen Application for Solid Waste Discount
The application period is July 1 thru September 15. The City of Detroit may provide a discount to homeowners who are at least 65 years old and have a household gross income below $40,000.00. Effective July 1, 2009, the Solid Waste Fee is $240.00. Qualifying Seniors will receive a discount of $120.00.
INSTRUCTIONS:
WHERE TO FILE
File Senior Citizen Application fo Solid Waste Discount with the City of Detroit Treasurer's Office. You must file your request for discount between July 1st and September 15th.
IN PERSON - Detroit Taxpayer Center, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center Room 130
BY MAIL - Detroit Taxpayer Center, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Room 130, Detroit, MI 48226
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Along with the application, please provide a copy of the following:
PROOF OF YOUR IDENTITY ADDRESS AND AGE (valid driver's license, passport or other government issued photo ID)
PROOF OF YOUR INCOME (last year's State of Michigan Property Tax Credit form, State tax return or notarized affidavit of income, see back of form)
NOTE: Filing of this form is voluntary. Discount will not be processed unless the form has been filed. The Treasurer's Office may require additional documentation to verify your claim.
Import Contacts & Resources
Import Contacts & Resources
Mayor's Office…..313.224.3400
Detroit City Council…..313.224.3443
City Clerk's Office…...313.224.3270
Detroit Police Department
Detroit Police Public Safety Headquarters…..313.237.6394
Police and Fire Emergency…..DIAL 911
Board of Police Commissioners…..313.596.1830
Police Departments
5th Precinct, 3500 Connor………...313.596.5500
Neighborhood Police Officers………313.596.5511
7th Precinct, 3501 Chene………….313.596.5700
Neighborhood Police Officers………313.596.5726
9th Precinct, 11187 Gratiot………...313.596.5900
Neighborhood Police Officers………313.596.5913
12th Precinct, 1441 West 7 Mile…..313.596.1200
Neighborhood Police Officers………313.596.1221
11th Precinct, 5100 E. Nevada…….313.596.1100
Neighborhood Police Officers……….313.596.1118
Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Cash Rewards)...1.800.SPEAKUP (773.2587)
Fire Department…..313.596.2900
Detroit Public Schools Community District
DPSCD…..313.240.4377
Resource Assistance
Detroit Area Agency On Aging / Senior Services…..313.446.4444
Ford Resource and Engagement Center…..313.733.1240
United Way 24hrs, 7days a week…..DIAL 211
Wayne Metro Communities Action Agency…..313.388.9799
Domestic Violence (24 Hr. Hotline).....734.722.6800
Neighborhood Resources
Department of Neighborhoods (Hotline)
Help with Issues and Concerns.....313.224.4415
DDOT - Buses / Transportation…..313.933.1300
Animal Control…..313.224.6356
Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental…..313.224.2733
Licenses, Permits, Zoning, Compliance and Inspections etc.
City Enforcement
Tickets, Blight, Illegal Dumping, Rodents, Ordinances, etc...313.876.0426 / 313.876.0974
DPW
Department of Public Works (DPW).....313.224.3901
All City Services
Sidewalk Repair…..313.224.3949
Street Repair / Potholes…..313.224.0033
Street Signs…..313.224.1610
Detroit Water and Sewerage…..313.267.7401 EMG. / 313.267.8000
DPW
DTE Energy…..313.270.9240 / 800.477.4747
General Services Department / Parks…..313.224.1100
Health Department (Programs and Services).....313.876.4000
Grass Cutting (Vacant Lots).....313.224.5555
Trees & Forestry…..313.871.5461 / 24-hour: 313.590.3336
Ombudsman Office (Help with Concerns and Issues).....313.224.6000
Public Lighting Authority…..313.324.8290
info@pladetroit.org
Recreation Department…..313.224.1100
Wayne County Clerk…..313.967.6938
Records, Licenses, Permits, Birth Certificates. etc.
Trash
Trash Pick-Up's, Bulk & Recycle (Priority Waste).....855.927.8365
Legal
36th District Court (Traffic, Landlord-Tenant).....313.965.2200
Detroit Municipal Parking (parking tickets & hearings).....313.221.2500
Department of Elections / Voting…..313.876.0190
Jobs and Small Business
Business Liaison, Md Abdul Muhit…..313.452.7704
mmuhit@degc.org
Detroit at Work Career Center (Jobs), 5555 Conner St…..313.962.9675
www.detroitatwork.com
Detroit Training Center (skill trade jobs).....313.221.5876
Finance Departments
Assessment Division…..313.224.3011
Property Tax Help Line…..313.405.7726
Income Tax Division…..313.224.3315 (Ext. 3)
Property Tax Payments (Solid Waste).....313.244.0274 / 313.224.3560
Property Tax Assessment Board of Review…..313.628.0722
Tax Appeal, Hope Application
Housing Resources
Abandon Houses, Buildings, Residential and Commercial…..313.224.3215
Residential & Commercial Demo/Property Board-up…..313.224.4737
Wayne County Treasurer…..313.224-5990
All Housing Questions and Assistance…..866.313.2520
Detroit Housing Commission (rent vouchers and more).....313.877.8000
Detroit Land Bank Authority…..313.974.6869
United Community Housing Coalition…..313.963.3310
Zero Percent Home Repair Loans…..313.612.4712
Detroit Housing Help Line.....313.305.0311
Homeowner / Tenant Support, Emergency Shelters, Evictions, Home Repair, Down Payment Assistance and more
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