https://www.wcmu.org/tags/affordable-housing Affordable Housing en-US Copyright Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:38:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-14/michigan-legislature-returns-with-housing-affordability-plans-on-the-agenda The Michigan Legislature ended its spring recess and returned to the state Capitol to begin a lawmaking sprint before the summer and fall campaign season takes off. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:38:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-14/michigan-legislature-returns-with-housing-affordability-plans-on-the-agenda Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/advocates-democratic-lawmakers-gather-to-talk-housing-affordability At a roundtable discussion in Grand Rapids, the governor said there's not enough information available on a Republican property tax proposal to say whether she'll support it. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:46:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-23/advocates-democratic-lawmakers-gather-to-talk-housing-affordability Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/whitmers-state-of-the-state-will-include-affordable-housing-tax-credit Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants the legacy of her final year in office to include affordable housing relief. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/whitmers-state-of-the-state-will-include-affordable-housing-tax-credit Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/michigan-group-pitches-800m-affordable-housing-plan-we-have-to-invest State and local leaders want $800 million across the next five years for various affordable housing programs in Michigan. Proponents say they hope the funding, which totals $160 million a year, will lead to 10,000 new “attainable housing units” for Michigan residents. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 23:18:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-20/michigan-group-pitches-800m-affordable-housing-plan-we-have-to-invest Jordyn Hermani https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-18/new-pilot-program-will-help-first-generation-homebuyers-in-michigan-afford-a-house More than 320 families in Michigan will get up to $25,000 each through a new pilot program to help first-generation homebuyers afford a down payment. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-18/new-pilot-program-will-help-first-generation-homebuyers-in-michigan-afford-a-house Andrew Roth https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-27/bills-to-combat-housing-discrimination-heading-to-whitmer Landlords would be barred from discriminating against tenants or prospective tenants who use housing vouchers or other types of public assistance to pay the rent under bills adopted by the Legislature. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:52:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-27/bills-to-combat-housing-discrimination-heading-to-whitmer Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-30/governor-calls-for-more-affordable-housing Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to use hundreds of millions of dollars to build low-income housing and to equip new homes with solar panels and energy-efficient appliances. Thu, 30 May 2024 15:52:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-30/governor-calls-for-more-affordable-housing Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-16/source-of-income-discrimination-in-housing-bills-heading-for-full-house It could become illegal in Michigan to deny renting to someone because of their source of income, under a bill package heading for the state House of Representatives. Thu, 16 May 2024 20:27:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-16/source-of-income-discrimination-in-housing-bills-heading-for-full-house Colin Jackson | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-22/at-northern-michigan-conference-whitmer-touches-on-childcare-housing The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance put on the conference, which also featured panels with regional state representatives and candidates running for U.S. Senate. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:02:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-22/at-northern-michigan-conference-whitmer-touches-on-childcare-housing Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-11/eligible-residents-have-until-september-30-to-apply-for-home-heating-tax-credit The Home Heating Credit is to help low-income families pay some of their heating expenses. Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:18:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-11/eligible-residents-have-until-september-30-to-apply-for-home-heating-tax-credit Lester Graham