Housing
Housing is a human right
When it comes to housing, options are limited. Safe and affordable housing would make an amazing difference in the lives of ordinary people, especially women and children. Many women stay in unhealthy relationships because they cannot afford an alternative.15% of Women’s Center clients report that they do not have a permanent place to live.
Washtenaw County has a number of shelter-focused nonprofits. Nonprofits use a central referral system — HAWC (Housing Alliance for Washtenaw County) 734.961.1999, which is managed by The Salvation Army. HAWC helps people locate available housing, but they cannot add to the limited stock of apartments and homes in our area.
The community relies on housing nonprofits and public will to advocate for shelter that people can afford.
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Housing Access Line, hosted by Housing Access for Washtenaw County, single access number for Washtenaw County shelters, information and referral, eviction prevention and housing relocation assistance, and limited transitional housing. This is the number you call if you are interested in the shelters listed below. 734.961.1999, M-F, 9:00 – 5:00
SOS Housing Resource Center, information about housing in Washtenaw County. 734.485.8730
SOS Affordable Housing list, lower-cost housing in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area.
Peace House, in addition to short-term housing respite, the home provides a free library, a community garden, an outdoor food pantry, and an outdoor pet food pantry. Text 734.754.0648 to make an appointment for a shower, to do laundry, or visit the free store.
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Washtenaw County at AlphaHouse, shelter and home-based support for families experiencing homelessness. 734.822.0220Staples Family Shelter, Salvation Army shelter for families. 734.761.7755
Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, Delonis Center for homeless adults. 734.662.2829
Ozone House, shelter and support for teens and their families. 734.662.2222
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Homeshare, Housing Bureau for Seniors, matches 2 or more unrelated people (one must be 55 or older) who are interesting in sharing housing expenses. Careful screening is part of the process. 734.998.9345
Michigan Housing Locator, online apartment search with section 8 feature.
Ann Arbor Housing Commission, low-income public housing. 734.794.6720
Ypsilanti Housing Commission, low-income public housing. 734.482.4300
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Samaritas, formerly Lutheran Social Services, family shelter in addition to other services. 734.721.0590, Westland shelter; 313.823.7700, MI headquarters
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Avalon Housing advocacy and information, 734.663.5858
Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley, 734.677.1572, uses volunteer labor and donations to build homes for lower-income individuals
Community Action Network, advocacy and support for residents of Bryant, Hikone, Green-Baxter and Northside housing. 734.994.2985
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan, investigates illegal housing discrimination. 734.994.3426 or 1.877.979.FAIR (3247)
Washtenaw Housing Alliance, 734.222.3575
