The Breaking the Cycle Committee was formed to better connect agencies and clients to a wide range of resources addressing issues in the home–from property taxes and landlord-tenant disputes to utility assistance. Please download and utilize the following resources. To add a resource or your organization to this registry, please email info@clearcorpsdetroit.org.
Section One: Buyer Beware–Home Buying Education
Service Providers:
Central Detroit Christian CDC
8840 Second Ave. ~ Det. 48202 ~ 313-873-0064
Contact: Sheena Hill
Buyer Beware: Important Information To Help With Your Home Purchase
Homeownership Counseling Programs
POWER, Inc. WHEP Homebuyers Progam
Abayomi CDC Counseling Program
Section Two: Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention
Service Providers:
University of Detroit Mercy Law School Foreclosure Defense Clinic
651 E. Jefferson Ave. ~ Det. 48226 ~ 313-596-9846
Contact: Joon Sung
Michigan Legal Services Brochure
Michigan State Housing Development Authority Foreclosure Process
Understanding Your Mortgage Statement
Section Three: Property Tax Assistance
Service Providers:
Michigan Legal Services and United Community Housing Coalition
220 Bagley Suite 900 ~ Det. 48226 ~ 313-964-4130
Contact: Lynette Adams
Michigan Legal Services–Property Tax
State of Michigan Property Tax Foreclosure Process
Property Tax Payment Information
Step Forward Michigan Past Due Tax Assistance
Section Four: Lead Abatement and Home Repair Programs
Service Providers:
City of Detroit Planning and Development Department
65 Cadillac Square Suite 2300 ~ Det. 48226 ~ 313-224-6380
Lead Safe Homes Program–For Detroit Residents
Lead Safe Wayne County–For non-Detroit Wayne County Residents
Detroit Planning and Development Department CDBG Home Repair Program
Section Five: Utility Assistance
Service Providers:
DTE Energy
1-800-477-4747
Warm Training Center
4835 Michigan Ave. ~ Det. 48210 ~ 313-894-1030
Detroit Water and Sewage Department
735 Randolph ~ Det. 48226 ~ 313-267-8000
Utility and Shutoff Assistance Overview
Utility Assistance Phone Numbers
Detroit Water and Sewage Department Resources
Energy Savers: Tips for Renters and Owners
Section Six: Information for Renters
Service Providers:
Legal Aid and Defender Association Inc.
613 Abbott ~ Det. 48226 ~ 313-967-5665
Contact: Regina Daniels Thomas
Salvation Army/William Booth Legal Aid Clinic
3737 Lawton ~ Det. 48208 ~ 313-361-6340
Important Information and Resources for Renters
What To Look For When Renting A Home
State of Michigan Eviction, Unlawful Eviction and Utility Access
Tenants and Landlords: A Practical Guide
Legal Help for a Housing Dispute
Section Seven: How to Obtain Required Documentation
A Guide to Obtaining Require Documentation including Birth Certificates
Section Eight: State Emergency Relief, General Programs and Resources
Service Providers:
DHS State Emergency Relief
1-855-275-6424
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
2121 Biddle Suite 102 ~ Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-284-6999 or 313-388-9799
State Emergency Relief–Overview and Application
Wayne Children’s Health Care Access Program (WCHAP) Flyer
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency Flyer
Legal Aid and Defender Association Flyer
Mission of Peace Counseling Flyer
Section Nine: Lead and Healthy Homes Resources
Service Providers:
CLEARCorps/Detroit
11148 Harper Ave. ~ Det. 48213 ~ 313-924-4000
10 Tips to Prevent Lead Poisoning
Eight Elements of a Green and Healthy Home
Seven Asthma Prevention Tips for the Home
Your Children’s Jewelry May Be Poisoning Them
CLEARCorps/Detroit General Flyer
Section 10: Bilingual Resources
Service Providers:
Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation
1211 Trumbull ~ Det. 48216 ~ 313-967-4880
Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision
313-842-1961
Wet Cleaning Lead Safe (Spanish)
