housing shortage

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.

Ann Arbor's city council voted unanimously to approve a new land-use plan that's meant to encourage housing affordability and undo exclusionary zoning practices.

More than two years ago, Ann Arbor's City Council directed the city's planning commission to draft a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan, seeking to increase the supply of housing as well as affordability. After taking the final comments, both pro and con, from residents, The Commission wrapped up its work on February 18th, 2026.

Ottawa County hopes to encourage local governments to change zoning regulations, so developers can build smaller, more affordable homes.

Slotkin, a Democrat, introduced her National Housing Emergency Act last week. In addition to declaring a housing emergency, it aims to alleviate a national housing shortage by boosting “domestically produced materials to support the construction and rehabilitation of housing, [and] push states and localities to cut red tape currently standing in the way of building middle class housing.”

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is using opioid settlement funds to invest in recovery housing. The goal of the project is to offer a stable living situation for people with substance use disorder.

Wayne County owes thousands of Detroiters money after unconstitutionally profiting from their foreclosures. But so far, only about 7% of those former homeowners have a shot at getting what they’re owed.

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Harbor Springs in northern Michigan has issued a moratorium on building permits after voters repealed an updated zoning ordinance over concerns about local character and in spite of concerns about housing supply.