Additional Resources for Individuals and Families
While people across the state are experiencing loss of income due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizations and companies are stepping up to provide additional assistance.
HOUSING/RENTAL ASSISTANCE
Housing/Rental assistance | Nationwide | The American Bankers Association released an online list of the banks offering payment deferrals with no late fees for mortgage and home equity loans. |
Housing/Rental assistance | Nationwide | The Federal Housing Finance Agency ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days for some mortgages. Borrowers whose mortgages are owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac also can suspend payments for 12 months |
Housing/Rental assistance | Statewide | HUD Rental help – Michigan |
Housing/Rental assistance | Statewide | Michigan State Housing Development Authority |
Housing/Rental assistance | Statewide | www.dontgetkickedout.com Offers state-by-state resources and info for renters, including tools to find legal aid and info on eviction protections in your area |
Housing/Rental assistance | Statewide | www.rentassistance.us/st/michigan Rental assistance broken down by county |
BILL/UTILITIES ASSISTANCE
MI Utilities/Bill Help | Statewide | Help with your utilities bills – Michigan |
MI Utilities/Bill Help | Statewide | newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US |
MI Utilities/Bill Help | Statewide | www.stepforwardmichigan.org/en/covid-19-faqs/ |
MI Utilities/Bill Help | Statewide | www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_5531-18243–,00.html Heat and utility assistance |
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTHCARE
Resources for financial needs and medical assistance. | Statewide | https://www.uhs.umich.edu/financialresources |
Resources for financial needs and medical assistance. | Detroit | detroitmi.gov/departments/housing-and-revitalization-department/detroit-eviction-prevention-resources#collapse-vbp-accordion-27046-2 Financial assistance for past due rent and legal aid |