VERIFIED RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Find housing help in Michigan

Search statewide and county-specific legal, court, self-help, and housing resources. Save a match to your plan and EvictionOS will add a two-day follow-up task so the request does not go cold.

StatewideSelf-helpPriority county
Michigan Legislature

Practical Guide for Tenants and Landlords

Statewide plain-language guide covering rental relationships, notices, court process, judgments and common tenant-landlord questions.

Contact: Official publication
Hours: Online
Languages: English

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
StatewideLegal assistancePriority county
Michigan Legal Help

Eviction Resource Hub

Situation-based eviction information for nonpayment, lease termination, lockouts, subsidized housing, mobile homes, judgments, forms and court preparation.

Contact: Official website
Hours: Online
Languages: English, Spanish

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
StatewideLegal assistanceVerified
Michigan Legal Help

Guide to Legal Help

Guided tool for legal information and possible referrals based on location and situation. Assistance is not guaranteed.

Contact: Official website
Hours: Online
Languages: English, Spanish

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
Detroit / WayneLegal assistancePriority county
City of Detroit

Office of Eviction Defense — Right to Counsel

Detroit tenants facing eviction may qualify for free legal help. Eligibility and availability must be confirmed.

Contact: 866-313-2520
Hours: Confirm current intake hours
Languages: English, Arabic, Spanish resources available

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
DetroitCourt informationPriority county
City of Detroit

Steps to Eviction

City-specific overview of the Detroit eviction process. Use for Detroit context and confirm current case details with the 36th District Court.

Contact: Official city website
Hours: Online
Languages: English

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
Detroit / WayneLegal assistancePriority county
United Community Housing Coalition

Eviction Defense and Legal Services

Free housing legal services for eligible low-income Detroit residents facing eviction or related housing problems. Intake is required.

Contact: Eviction Defense Hotline: 313-725-4646
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; confirm before visiting
Languages: Confirm with program

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
Wayne / Oakland / MacombLegal assistancePriority county
Lakeshore Legal Aid

Free Civil Legal Services

May serve eligible people with low income, older adults, and survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault. Intake is required.

Contact: 888-783-8190
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Languages: Interpretation may be available; confirm with program

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
OaklandHousing assistancePriority county
Oakland County

Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Directory

County directory for eviction prevention, housing assistance, mediation and legal-help contacts. Each provider controls eligibility.

Contact: Official county directory
Hours: Online
Languages: Confirm with listed provider

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
KentLegal assistancePriority county
Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Grand Rapids Office

May provide free legal advice or representation for eligible people with housing problems. Screening and intake are required.

Contact: 616-774-0672
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1–4:30 p.m.
Languages: Interpretation available at no cost

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
KentSelf-helpPriority county
Legal Assistance Center

Kent County Legal Self-Help

Legal self-help assistance for people handling matters without a lawyer, including rental disputes. It does not provide representation.

Contact: 616-632-6000
Hours: Confirm current service hours
Languages: Confirm with center

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
GeneseeLegal assistancePriority county
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

Flint Office — Civil Legal Help

May provide free civil legal help to eligible low-income residents and older adults. Screening is required.

Contact: 800-322-4512
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; confirm walk-in availability
Languages: Confirm with program

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
GeneseeSelf-helpPriority county
7th Judicial Circuit Court

Genesee County Legal Resource Center

Court-based legal resource center for people navigating civil matters without counsel. It does not replace an attorney.

Contact: Official court website
Hours: Confirm current service hours
Languages: Confirm with center

Last verified: August 2, 2026Report outdated information
Statewide coverage is active. Verified local coverage is prioritized for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Kent and Genesee counties, then expanded using actual county-page demand. Contact every organization before relying on hours, eligibility or availability.
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