Tenant resources
Michigan
Curated renter-help organizations serving Michigan. All listings are free to contact. Always verify current hours and eligibility directly with the organization.
Attorney General — Consumer Protection
State-level consumer protection offices that handle landlord-tenant complaints and rental scams.
- Michigan Attorney General - Consumer Protection / Renters' Rights
Contact: Consumer Protection hotline 877-765-8388
AG contact directory at michigan.gov/ag/ag-contact-directory
211 / United Way
Statewide referral lines for emergency rental assistance and housing programs.
- Michigan 211
Contact: Dial 211, or website contact form
Statewide referral service, 24/7
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
Federally-approved nonprofit agencies offering free or low-cost housing counseling.
- Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency - HUD Housing Counseling
Contact: wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org / 313-388-9799
Serves Detroit/Wayne County area, not statewide
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