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Housing Plans & Programs
| Housing Assistance Contact | |
|---|---|
| Jonathon Hallberg Deputy Director of Economic Development hallberj@portagemi.gov 269-329-4474 | Tina Perry Housing & Neighborhood Services Specialist Perryt@portagemi.gov 269-324-9280 |
The Department of Community Development strives to improve the housing stock and increase access to decent, affordable housing through assistance programs supported by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other funding sources.
The CDBG Program provides Housing Assistance Programs to income-eligible homeowners:
- Housing rehabilitation loans and emergency repair grants
- Home buyer assistance programs within select Portage neighborhoods.
If you are interested in obtaining an application to participate in CDBG-funded Housing Assistance programs, please contact the Neighborhood and Housing Specialist Tina Perry at (269) 324-9280 or via email.
Community Resources
- For housing discrimination concerns, please contact the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan. The City of Portage has a Non-Discrimination Ordinance and can also provide assistance via the Office of City Manager at (269) 329-4400.
- For tenant-landlord disputes, please contact West Michigan Legal Aid.
- For eviction diversion, please contact the Gryphon Place 2-1-1 service.
- For prevention of utility shut-offs and other financial assistance relating to housing, please contact the Gryphon Place 2-1-1 and/or the Portage Community Center.
- For assistance in obtaining affordable housing, please contact Housing Resources, Inc., or conduct a search using the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Affordable Housing Locator.
Community Resources
For housing discrimination concerns, please contact the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan. The City of Portage has a Non-Discrimination Ordinance and can also provide assistance via the Office of City Manager at (269) 329-4400.
For tenant-landlord disputes, please contact West Michigan Legal Aid.
For eviction diversion, please contact the Gryphon Place 2-1-1 service.
For prevention of utility shut-offs and other financial assistance relating to housing, please contact the Gryphon Place 2-1-1 and/or the Portage Community Center.
For assistance in obtaining affordable housing, please contact Housing Resources, Inc., or conduct a search using the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Affordable Housing Locator.
Information regarding Community Quality standards relating to Property and housing maintenance.
Neighborhood Support Program
Neighborhood Quality: A guide for Housing Maintenance
Human Services Information & Referral Resources brochure
Human Services Board