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Housing Resources

• Did you know .....
that you may be eligible for covered housing expenses under the YIT program? Check out our YIT information for eligibility requirements and details.

• Michigan Housing Locator and Low Income Housing
Great search tool for prospective renters!
Search for properties by:
- rent, location, bedroom size, and more
Show properties:
- that accept Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV's)
- with accessible units
- with rent based on income first
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• I need a place to stay - List of transitional housing and assistance

• HEAT - Apply for LIHEAP to help pay your heating bills during the winter

• Michigan Newspapers
Search your local newspaper classifieds

Weatherization Works LogoWeatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Weatherization Assistance is a State and Federally funded home energy conservation program providing free services to low-income Michigan residents. Families receiving weatherization services can expect heating costs to be reduced 20-25%, amounting to about $300 saving per year.

What You Need to Know About Renting

• Figure out how much rent you can afford
Enter income to calculate how much you can afford to pay for rent.

• Renter Assistance

• Landlord/Tenant Michigan law

• Tip: Remember to get a receipt for your rent payment!

• Whose responsibility is it - the Landlords, or yours?

Looking for an Apartment?

• Finding A Good Place to Live
Having a good place to live is important. Find out what to look for to make sure your home will be safe, healthy, and comfortable.

• How to find an apartment
The quest to find an apartment can be both fun and stressful. There are so many exciting possibilities and as many potential obstacles. This article will guide you through the process, so you can find an apartment with confidence.

• Read this before you sign

Tip: Looking for a Roommate?
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Helpful Household Tips

• What to buy for your first apartment

• House cleaning and organization tips
HousekeepingChannel.com (HC) is a comprehensive resource for "Better, Faster, Healthier" cleaning and housekeeping. Also find product reviews, home improvement and decorating tips. Person with cleaning supplies

• Tips for getting stains out of your laundry


Michigan Business One Stop
Link to Department and Agencies Web Site Index
Link to Statewide Online Services Index
Link to Statewide Web-based Surveys
Link to RSS feeds available on this site
Quick Links
 •  How to get your vital documents
 •  Foster Club
 •  Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative
Famous Foster Kids: Read read about some famous people who were foster kids.
Youth In Transition Funding
ETV - Education and Training Voucher
MYOI - Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative


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