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Preventing eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness in Detroit

Name: United Community Housing Coalition
Address: 2727 2nd Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48201-2658, US
Telephone: (313) 963-3310

Helping low-income residents stay in their homes and strengthen their communities, through representation, support, and ownership.

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Who We Are

United Community Housing Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing housing assistance to Detroit’s low-income residents. Since 1973, we have worked to keep people in their homes and secure affordable housing for those in need.

We believe that having a place to live is a basic human right, and are passionate about preserving this right in our communities. Our services are provided to income-eligible families and individuals free of charge.

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What We Do

Our services help families retain their homes permanently, preserving family assets and protecting neighborhoods from blight caused by vacant housing.

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Eviction Defense &
Right to Counsel

8,378

Landlord/Tenant cases represented or advised in or out of Court

Helping clients understand their legal rights, navigate legal requirements, and providing legal representation for landlord-tenant cases.

FY2025

Housing Stability & Tenant Organizing

Helping displaced residents find housing, organize to defend their rights, and access available community resources.

1,695

Clients received housing stability case management, or received referrals and advice.

FY 2025

Homeownership & Foreclosure Prevention

Helping homeowners avoid foreclosure and working with residents to remain in their homes, become owners, and avoid eviction.

3,444

Clients assisted with foreclosure prevention and homeownership services.

FY 2025

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In the News

We will keep you up to date with the latest news about housing issues in Detroit.

In the News

We're keeping up to date with the latest news about housing issues in Detroit.

Detroit eviction cases could be reshaped by court ruling

Outlier Media

November 5, 2026

On Oct. 21, three Michigan Court of Appeals judges unanimously ruled that a lease is invalid and unenforceable when a property lacks a required rental certificate.

The decision in the case, Skidmore v. Hayashi, involved a rental property in Oakland County. Attorneys who represent landlords and tenants in Detroit are preparing for immediate changes to the way evictions are handled at the 36th District Court, where landlord-tenant cases take place.

“It has the potential for being a game changer, being historic,” said Ted Phillips, executive director of United Community Housing Coalition, which represents Detroit tenants.

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