It is illegal for real estate agenginces, apartment complexes, or property owners to turn a person away from housing solely on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status, or national origin.
If you feel you have been discriminated against while seeking housing, contact:
Oakland County Housing Counseling at 248-858-5402 or
The Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit at 313-963-1274
You want to buy a home, but you don't know where to begin. Our Housing Counselor will help you determine if you are ready for homeownership.
Learn how to determine:
What you can afford,
how much down payment you will need, and
how to improve your credit.
Our councelors will also explain the differences between various types of mortgages, how to apply for a mortgage and how it is reviewed. Factors in picking a type of home and neighborhood are covered as well as how to work with a realtor, how to make an offer on a home, and what the closing process is all about.
This counseling is required for many mortgages and is a free service of Oakland County. You can schedule an appointment at 248-858-5402.
If your landlord is threatening to evict you, will not make needed repairs, or if your landlord refuses to return all of your security deposit, call the housing counselor at 248-858-5402. There are laws to protect you.
The Housing Counselor provides education on landlord and tenant issues including lease agreements, evictions, and security deposit law.
Trying to refinance your way out of mortgage problems? Be careful!!
There are predatory lenders out there waiting to steal your home equity. Check out the "Don't Borrow Trouble" or call the Michigan Department of Civil Rights at 1-800-482-3604.
Many senior citizens have a lot of value in their homes but not enough income to pay property taxes, keep up on home repairs, or maintain their life style. There is a loan regulated by the Federal Government called a reverse mortgage that might solve this problem for you. This loan does not need to be repaid as long as you continue to live in your home. Homeowners must be at least 62 years old.
The Oakland County Housing Counselor will explain this program to you and your family without charge or obligation. Call 248-858-5402 for an appointment.
Many low-income residents of Oakland County seek assistance in the payment of their rent. While Oakland County Community and Home Improvement does not administer a rental assistance program, we have listed below the Public Housing Commissions whose jurisdictions lay within our participating communities.
Ferndale Housing Commission 415 Withington
Ferndale, Michigan, USA, 48220
248-547-9500
Royal Oak Twp Housing Commission 8900 Cloverdale
Ferndale, Michigan, USA, 48220
248-398-8101
Madison Heights Housing Commission 300 West Thirteen Mile Road
Madison Heights, Michigan, USA 48071
248-583-0843
Southfield Housing Commission 26000 Evergreen
Southfield, Michigan, USA 48034
248-796-4170
Pontiac Housing Commission 132 Franklin Boulevard
Pontiac, Michigan, USA 48341
248-338-4551
South Lyon Housing Commission 1160 Sheridan Drive
Plymouth, Michigan, USA 48170
734-455-3670
Royal Oak Housing Commission
211 Williams Royal Oak, Michigan, USA 48068
248-246-3290
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) 248-299-1253 - JDG Associates
