Homeless
Who: Individuals and families who are homeless
What: Help those who are homeless find stable housing
Where: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties
How: Call or text 1-877-213-5955
​Additional service areas are available for Veterans and their families; click here for more information

Foreclosure & Property Taxes
Who: Those who own their home, but are behind on their mortgage payments or property taxes
What: Foreclosure intervention services including assistance working with lenders and education
Where: Michigan
How: Call the office nearest you
          Bay City: 989-894-9060
          Big Rapids: 231-660-0271
          Farwell: 989-386-3805
          Gladwin: 989-426-2801
          Midland: 989-832-7377
          Muskegon: 231-557-7622
​          Oceana: 231-557-7622
          Reed City: 231-791-7078

Eviction
Who: Those who have been served with an eviction notice and have a court summons
What: Assistance with rent to ensure that individuals and families can stay in their homes
Where: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties
How: Call or text 877-213-5955
​Additional service areas are available for Veterans and their families; click here for more information

Homebuyer
Education

A recently purchased home
A recently purchased home
Who: Individuals and families who are interested in buying a home
What: Online and in-person homebuyer education sessions and financial capability tools
Where: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties
How: Call 1-800-318-0882 or complete Homebuyer Education online with eHome America.

Weatherization
Who: Households struggling with high energy costs
What: Cost-effective energy solutions like insulation and weather stripping to reduce energy costs and improve safety in the home and the health of the residents
Where: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties
How: Call the office nearest you
          Bay City: 989-894-9060
          Big Rapids: 231-660-0271
          Farwell: 989-386-3805
          Gladwin: 989-426-2801
          Midland: 989-832-7377
          Reed City: 231-791-7078

Home Repairs

Man works on door
Man works on door
Who: Households in need of assistance with home repairs
What: Assistance with ramps, windows, doors, septic fields, roofs, and more
Where: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, and Osceola Counties
How: Call the office nearest you
          Bay City: 989-894-9060
          Big Rapids: 231-660-0271
          Farwell: 989-386-3805
          Gladwin: 989-426-2801
          Midland: 989-832-7377
          Reed City: 231-791-7078
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