housing

The Michigan Senate voted today to expand a low-income housing assistance program to cover potential homebuyers who fall in the middle-income category. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Washtenaw County residents are being asked to share their thoughts on what they see as the greatest needs of the community. WEMU’s Kevin Merschaert reports.

With changes coming through Ann Arbor’s new Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), city officials want a plan to prevent people and businesses from being displaced in the process. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Senate approved bills Thursday to create a tax break for developers to build affordable housing. Rick Pluta reports.

Avalon Housing is nearing completion of its first property in Ypsilanti and is seeking its first residents. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ann Arbor is using microtunneling technology to expand the sewer system that lies 30 feet below downtown. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Washtenaw County’s Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) has released its annual report for 2025-26. WEMU’s Ana Longoria details.

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight is expected to approve a grant agreement to allow the Housing Commission to purchase a southside apartment complex. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, Avia Lofts on Victors Way will be turned into affordable housing.

The American dream of home ownership is more and more difficult to attain. Many potential buyers cannot afford to purchase a home based on current mortgage rates, property taxes and inflation. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to the Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley, Sarah Stanton, about the growing challenges of a market rigged against affordability.

Ann Arbor Mayoral candidates—incumbent Christopher Taylor and challenger Yousef Rabhi—met for a debate Monday night at the Arrowwood Hills Community Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.