Housing Placement & Relocation Services

UCHC housing placement counselors discover the causes of pending Detroit evictions to help equip tenants with the tools to deal with future problems.

About Housing Placement & Relocation Services

UCHC Housing Placement and Relocation Services are designed to assist individuals and families who are experiencing housing insecurity due to circumstances such as eviction, domestic violence, or unsafe living conditions. The program provides comprehensive support and resources to help program participants secure safe, stable, and affordable housing and make a successful transition to their new home.

Our Housing Placement and Relocation Services offer a range of services to program participants, including housing search assistance, financial counseling, and relocation support. Program participants work with trained case managers who provide individualized support and guidance throughout the entire housing search and relocation process.

The program's housing search assistance includes identifying appropriate housing options, assisting with rental applications, and negotiating lease agreements. The financial counseling component provides budgeting and financial management support to help program participants achieve financial stability and long-term housing success. The relocation support component provides assistance with packing and moving, and connecting program participants with local resources such as schools, healthcare providers, and other community services.

Housing Placement and Relocation Services works in partnership with local housing authorities, landlords, and other community organizations to increase the availability of safe and affordable housing options for program participants. The program also works to address systemic barriers to affordable housing by advocating for policy changes at the local, state, and federal levels.

UCHC Housing Placement and Relocation Services is committed to ensuring that all program participants have access to the resources and support they need to achieve long-term housing stability and success. By providing comprehensive housing placement and relocation services, the program helps to prevent homelessness, promote family stability, and support the health and well-being of individuals and families in our community.

Throughout our history, UCHC has responded to requests from tenants who are in danger of being displaced due to the sale or condition of their building. In these instances, we support the relocation of all low-income tenants. UCHC has the longest track record in the city providing this type of support to Detroit renters.

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Housing Placement & Relocation Services Impacts

By providing individuals and families with access to safe and affordable housing, UCHC helps reduce homelessness, improve public health, and promote community development. Additional impacts of the Housing Placement and Relocation Services initiative includes:

Reduction of housing insecurity: When families and individuals have access to stable housing, they are better able to maintain employment, access health care, and provide stability for their children. The program can help prevent homelessness, reduce the risk of eviction, and promote long-term housing stability.

Promotion of community development: When families and individuals have access to stable housing, they are better able to contribute to their communities. They are more likely to be involved in community activities, support local businesses, and help promote the overall well-being of the community.

Overall, UCHC’s Housing Placement and Relocation Services have a profound impact on the individuals and families we serve, as well as the greater Detroit community as a whole. By providing critical support and resources, the program can help to reduce housing insecurity, improve public health, and promote community development.