rental housing

Proposed federal funding cuts in housing voucher programs could hit Washtenaw County hard. That’s the message from local affordable housing organizations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Rental properties in Ann Arbor will soon have to meet new energy efficiency standards. Ann Arbor City Council approved the Green Rental Housing Ordinance on July 16th. Some landlords and housing advocates raised concerns that it will drive rental prices even higher. Missy Stults is director of the city’s Office of Sustainability and Innovations. She says that’s not the case and explains why in her conversation with WEMU's David Fair.

Homeownership offers people a safe and stable place to build equity every month instead of writing a rent check. Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley partners with potential homeowners to build a new life for themselves through affordable homeownership. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks with their Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Stanton, about the ever-increasing need for housing in the community.

Ann Arbor City Council has made a significant step towards its A2Zero initiative as the Green Rental Housing Ordinance and the formation of the Sustainability Commission have been given the green light. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council is likely to vote on an ordinance establishing green rental regulations and the merging of two commissions. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight will take its first look at the proposed Green Rental Housing Ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert explains.

Pittsfield Township has no regulations that specifically target short-term rental properties (STRs). At a Town Hall Thursday night, several residents said it’s time to write some. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A judge has issued an order against the owners of Arbor One Apartments in Ypsilanti requiring them to make repairs and not collect rent until units have a certificate of compliance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

With rent payments rising in many cities, people are looking for more affordable areas in Michigan, including Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Ypsilanti Ballot Initiative Group YpsiBIG is asking the City Council to move forward on a Tenants' Bill of Rights ordinance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.