Housing
Assistance with housing instability, foreclosure, property taxes, homebuying, financial capability workshops, weatherization, and home repairs
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, Muskegon, Oceana, and Osceola Counties
How: Call or text the office nearest you
Bay City: 989-894-9060 Big Rapids: 231-660-0271 Farwell: 989-386-3805 Gladwin: 989-426-2801 Hart: 231-923-3066 Midland: 989-832-7377 Muskegon: 231-557-7622 Reed City: 231-791-7078 |
Housing Support |
Who: Individuals and families who experiencing housing instability
What: Services ranging from temporary shelter to rental assistance
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
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Property Taxes |
Who: Those who own their home but are behind on property taxes
What: Understand your options and find the best solution for your home with our HUD certified housing counselors
Where: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Oceana, and Osceola
How: Call the office nearest you
Bay City: 989-894-9060 Farwell: 989-386-3805 Muskegon: 231-557-7622 |
Foreclosure |
Who: Those who own their home but are in foreclosure
What: Understand your options and find the best solution for your home with our HUD certified housing counselors
Where: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Oceana, Osceola, and Saginaw Counties
How: Call the office nearest you
Bay City: 989-894-9060 Farwell: 989-386-3805 Muskegon: 231-557-7622 |
Homebuyer
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Who: Individuals and families who are interested in buying a home
What: Online and in-person homebuyer education sessions and financial capability tools from our HUD certified housing counselors
Where: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Oceana, Osceola, and Saginaw Counties
How: Call the office nearest you
Bay City: 989-894-9060 Farwell: 989-386-3805 Muskegon: 231-557-7622 or complete Homebuyer Education online with eHome America |
Financial Capability Workshops |
Who: Those interested in learning more about their financial health
What: Virtual workshops for renters, homebuyers, homeowners, and more led by our HUD certified housing counselors
Where: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Oceana, Osceola, and Saginaw Counties
How: Call the office nearest you
Bay City: 989-894-9060 Farwell: 989-386-3805 Muskegon: 231-557-7622 |
Home Repairs
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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, Muskegon, Oceana, 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 Hart: 231-923-3066 Midland: 989-832-7377 Muskegon: 231-557-7622 Reed City: 231-791-7078 |
Hours
Monday-Thursday from 8 AM-4:30 PM
Friday from 8 AM-4 PM
Closed daily from 12-1 PM
Friday from 8 AM-4 PM
Closed daily from 12-1 PM
Locations
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CLARE COUNTY
Administrative Office 1574 E Washington Road PO Box 768 Farwell, MI 48622 Phone 989-386-3805 Toll-Free 1-877-213-5948 Fax 989-386-3277 [email protected] FOOD WAREHOUSE 2300 E Ludington Drive Clare, MI 48617 989-229-0849 [email protected] |
BAY COUNTY
114 South Washington Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 Phone: 989-894-9060 [email protected] GLADWIN COUNTY 1302 Chatterton Street Gladwin, MI 48624 Phone: 989-426-2801 [email protected] MECOSTA COUNTY 706 Maple Street Big Rapids, MI 49307 Phone: 231-660-0271 [email protected] MIDLAND COUNTY 1717 Ridgewood Drive, Suite 103 Midland, MI 48642 Phone: 989-832-7310 [email protected] |
MUSKEGON COUNTY
878 Jefferson Street, Suite 2 Muskegon, MI 49440 Phone: 231-557-7622 [email protected] OCEANA COUNTY 907 S State Street Suite 102 Hart, MI 49420 Phone: 231-923-3066 [email protected] OSCEOLA COUNTY 240 E Church Street Reed City, MI 49677 Phone: 231-791-7078 [email protected] |
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
[email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider