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In-person hearings for landlord-tenant cases will resume June 5, 2023! Read More...

Preventing eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness in Detroit

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.

What We Do

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

Eviction Defense &
Right to Counsel

4,494

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.

FY2022

Homeowner Solutions & Foreclosure Prevention

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

4,920

Clients assisted with homeownership and foreclosures

FY 2022

Housing Placement &
Tenant Organizing

Helping displaced residents find housing, helping tenants organize to defend their rights, and providing legal representation for landlord-tenant cases

992

Clients received placement or relocation assistance

FY2022

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

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Office Mainline: (313) 963-3310

Eviction Hotline: (313) 355-3352

Tax Foreclosure Hotline: (313) 405-7726

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.

Duggan's tax reform plan would target speculators, parking lot owners

Duggan's tax reform plan would target speculators, parking lot owners

Axios Detroit

June 1, 2023

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan introduced a new proposal Wednesday that he says will cut taxes for nearly all city homeowners. Duggan is aiming for the proposal, which would first need approval from state legislators, to go before Detroit voters in 2024.

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved and support United Community Housing Coalition!

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