Housing and Rent Help
Facing a Housing Emergency? Contact HAWC!
HAWC: The Single Point of Entry for Housing Issues
Includes questions about homeless shelters and rent resources
- HAWC Phone: 734-961-1999
- Website: www.housingaccess.
net - HAWC Housing List: https://www.
housingaccess.net/uploads/5/2/ 8/4/52846659/ hawchousingresourcelist_ april24.pdf
Having a Legal Issue with your housing? Contact LSSM!
Legal Services of South Central Michigan can help a rental tenant understand your legal rights and plan how to respond if your legal rights are violated or you are facing eviction.
Housing Voucher Preservation Programs through SOS Community Services and Washtenaw Housing Alliance (WHA)
- Clients who already have an existing HCV/Sec 8 housing voucher can be referred for more support.
- Contact the AAPS Mckinney-Vento liaison Alicia Maylone for a a referral 734-260-0355
Other Local Resources for Housing and Rent
Friends In Deed
Friends in Deed may be able to offer rent assistance support, depending on eligibility. Call the friends in Deed Help Line: (734) 484-4357 or visit the website for more information.
Housing Support for Individuals Impacted by the Justice System: The Rising Hope Program
Washtenaw County residents with a housing voucher who is or is living with someone who has been involved in the criminal justice system may be eligible to receive rent assistance and other support. Learn more here.
Ozone House: Shelter and Support for Homeless Youth
- Ozone House Crisis Line: (734) 662-2222
- Ozone House Website: https://ozonehouse.org/
Local Housing Commission websites and waitlist applications
Support Through Community Partners
Peace Neighborhood Center: If your child attends Abbot, Dicken, Lawton, Haisley, Bach, Forsythe, Slauson, Pioneer or Skyline as their neighborhood school, you may be able to get support through Peace Neighborhood Center. Call Peace at (734) 662-3564 to learn more.
Community Action Network: If you live in a neighborhood supported by a Community Action Network Community Center (Arrowood, Bryant, Creekside, Hikone, Green Baxter) you may be able to receive assistance for rent. Please contact the Site Director at your neighborhood center for help.
Avalon Housing: If you live in a neighborhood supported by Avalon Housing, you may be able to receive assistance for rent. Please contact your Avalon case manager for help.
Support for Ypsilanti Residents through the Ypsilanti Thrift Shop
Learn more about how the Ypsilanti Thrift Shop can help here.
**Please note**
Other agencies may help with unmet housing or urgent needs. Contact your child's school for more information.
Statewide Resources
Information on State Emergency Relief (SER)
Families who qualify may be able to get help with rent, security deposits, utilities, housing payment support and more. Learn more here.
Shelter and rent resource agencies by county
Housing voucher resources
Housing locator websites