housing shortage

A Michigan agency is offering low-interest loans to accelerate the building of multi-family rental projects that include apartments considered affordable.

All five mayoral candidates spoke to Michigan Public about their priorities for the state's sixth largest city. The top two vote getters in the nonpartisan race will advance to the general election.

Harbor Springs in northern Michigan has issued a moratorium on building permits after voters repealed an updated zoning ordinance over concerns about local character and in spite of concerns about housing supply.

Mayors from Michigan and Ohio were in Detroit as part of a nationwide tour organized by the U.S. Conference of Mayors to draw attention to a lack of affordable housing.

In November, residents of Ingham County, which includes Lansing, will vote on a millage for affordable housing. County Treasurer Alan Fox spoke with Michigan Public.

Michigan housing officials say the state has done better than expected at reducing a housing shortage, especially for residents earning 80% or less of the area median income.

Today, a preview of President Biden’s visit to Detroit this evening, and what it means for his campaign.

The city of Jackson in southern Michigan is offering $25,000 to new home buyers as part of its project to build 100 new houses on city-owned vacant lots.

What Michigan farmers are up against in the changing climate and growing seasons. Also today, what’s wrong with Michigan’s housing stock. A discussion on a new study of statewide housing needs. Growing interest in native plants. Then, a short history of Gerrymandering in the United States and Michigan lessons about reclaiming representation.

A series of bills in the Michigan state House would introduce new regulations on short-term rentals.