Homelessness in Michigan local government
What Michigan city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
83 Michigan meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Michigan with the most homelessness activity
- Washtenaw County, MI (23)
- Detroit, MI (12)
- Traverse City, MI (9)
- Lansing, MI (6)
- Oakland County, MI (5)
- Livingston County, MI (5)
- Grand Rapids, MI (3)
- Inkster, MI (2)
- Monroe, MI (2)
- Jackson, MI (2)
- East Lansing, MI (2)
- Kent County, MI (1)
Latest matching meetings
Board will approve FY27 Community Action Plan
The Washtenaw County Community Action Board will approve the FY27 Community Action Plan and review the Community Needs Assessment. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the July agenda and May meeting minutes, program updates from OCED staff, and two public comment periods for non‑board members.
Human Rights Commission to discuss updated complaint form
The Traverse City Human Rights Commission will discuss an updated complaint form for filing discrimination reports, a possible strategic planning session, and a revised commission brochure. Commissioners will also receive a report from the Housing & Homelessness Task Force and review the HRC budget and yearly calendar.
Committee reviews event petitions and community service contracts
The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is considering several petitions for public festivals and concerts. The body is also reviewing contract authorizations for waste oil removal, homeless services, and food access programs.
Board to discuss winter sheltering and emergency 911 surcharges
The Board of Commissioners will hold a working session to receive updates on winter sheltering and an overview of the emergency 911 surcharge. The meeting includes reports from the County Administrator and the Director of Board Operations.
Board discusses HUD funding and FY 26-27 ESG opportunities
The Continuum of Care Board is meeting to review winter shelter reports and discuss funding opportunities. The agenda includes a timeline for FY 26-27 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding and a discussion on the HUD CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
City and County discuss homelessness strategy and shelter consolidation
The Traverse City Commission and Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint study session to review the Housing and Homelessness Task Force's strategic vision. The agenda includes a presentation on recommendations for coordinated system navigation, emergency shelter consolidation, and affordable…
Committee to hear zoning changes and approve major contracts
The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on zoning map revisions for Telegraph and Woodbine and the creation of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. The committee will also consider approving several city contracts for housing, workforce development, and homeless services.
Board to discuss budget allocations and receive presentation on women's shelter services
The board will approve minutes from May 20, hear a presentation on the Open Door Women's Center Emergency Shelter and Supportive Services, and receive updates on child welfare and from directors. A miscellaneous item covers CUNP budget allocations.
Council to decide on selling land for new transit center
City Council will consider several resolutions including authorizing the sale of city-owned parcels to the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) for a new east side transit center, approving a new collective bargaining agreement with the Technical, Professional, and Officeworkers Association of Michigan…
Sheriff's MOU with U.S. Capitol Police up for committee vote
The Public Health & Safety Committee will vote on a proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the Sheriff's Office and U.S. Capitol Police for security services, along with several grant applications and staffing changes. Items include a grant amendment related to the Rochester Hills Splash Pad shooting, creation…
CoC Board to approve FY 26-27 ESG grant exhibit
The Washtenaw County Continuum of Care Board will vote on approving the FY 26-27 MSHDA Emergency Solutions Grant Exhibit 1, adding a member to the Residential Displacement Response Taskforce, and establishing a Moving Up Voucher Triage Committee. The board will also discuss updates on the HUD Technical Assistance…
Committee to consider repealing multifamily tax exemptions, adding 4% service charge
The Committee on Ways and Means will discuss and take action on several items, including grant acceptances for airport road improvements, homeless housing ModPods, and a humanities tour; a sole source purchase for a stainless-steel slide gate; and an ordinance to create a City Tax and Debt Dashboard. Key items involve…
Committee to discuss homeless response Downtown Pathways Project
The Public Safety Committee will receive briefings on the Downtown Pathways Project for homelessness response, the It Takes a Village Summer Youth Violence Prevention Programs, and the Grand Rapids Gun Memorial Art Installation. No votes or financial decisions are scheduled.
CoC board to review HUD funding updates and plan for FY26
The Washtenaw County Continuum of Care Board will take action on approving the agenda, February minutes, and a CoC subcommittee update. Presentations include a racial disparity analysis, system pathways, and HUD CoC funding updates for FY25 and planning for FY26. Two public comment periods are scheduled.
Committee to weigh dog license fees, sheriff staffing, and court clerk position
The Public Health & Safety Committee will recommend actions on several items including a revised fee structure for delinquent dog licenses, a new position pilot program for the Sheriff's Office, and a request for a new Probate Court clerk coordinator. The committee also considers acceptance of a donation for the…
Council to vote on $4.87M road resurfacing contract
The Taylor City Council will consider a $4.87 million contract for asphalt resurfacing and a $1.765 million concrete panel replacement. They will also vote on a budget amendment, rezoning requests at 8715 Telegraph and Goddard Road, and multiple other contracts including golf course irrigation pumps and animal shelter…
Committee approves several grant and donation resolutions, including housing and cybersecurity
The Ways and Means Committee will consider and vote on five resolutions that accept donations or grants. These include a donation for the D.I.V.E. Unit, a state cybersecurity grant, two Ingham County housing and homeless millage grants for hotel accommodations and ModPods, and a HUD lead‑hazard reduction grant. The…
Detroit City Council holds FY2027 budget hearings for several city offices
The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is conducting budget hearings for the 2027 fiscal year. The committee will review funding requests and operations for multiple city departments and offices.
Wastewater plant capacity and odor control study presentations
The City Commission will receive informational presentations on the Traverse City Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant's current flow and organic loading capacity, and a proposed odor control study. No formal decisions are requested for these items. Additionally, the commission will discuss Parking Services, the Rotary…
CoC board to discuss winter shelter planning and HUD funding updates
The Washtenaw Continuum of Care Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss winter shelter planning, including a report on the 2025-2026 Mid-Winter Shelter and the formation of a 2026-2027 taskforce. The meeting will also cover youth housing prioritization policies and HUD funding updates.
CoC Board to vote on 2026 Point-in-Time homeless count methodology
The Continuum of Care Board is meeting to approve the methodology for the 2026 Point-in-Time count of homeless persons. The board will also consider a resolution regarding HUD funding rankings for FY2025 and review letters of support for veterans' grants.
Rezoning and special use permit for sheltered care at 500 S M L King Jr Blvd
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on amendments to define 'Liquor Store' and limit liquor store proximity in the zoning code. They will also consider a rezoning of 500 S M L King Jr Blvd from DT-1 to DT-2 and a special land use permit for a sheltered care facility on that site. Additionally, two…
City awards $933,706 contract to renovate former library into Cultural Center
The Inkster City Council will vote on several resolutions, including paying a $14,175 host site fee for the Michigan Healthy Climate Fellows Program and authorizing permit applications with Wayne County and the Michigan Department of Transportation. The council will also approve hiring an architect/engineer for a new…
CoC Board will receive FY25-26 funding updates for homelessness services
The Continuum of Care Board will review and discuss the latest funding updates for fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting includes presentations of the 2026 Point In Time Count and a racial disparity report. The board will also consider integration of veteran services. All agenda items are for discussion; no specific…
Commission to extend sidewalk contract and approve three speed humps
The Royal Oak City Commission will exercise the contract option to extend Contract CAP2402 for the 2024 sidewalk improvement project into 2026. It will also approve purchase orders, an interlocal agreement with Oakland County for the animal shelter and disposal, and several traffic committee resolutions including the…
CPC fails to approve overnight shelter at 1018 East Second St.
The Citizens Planning Commission failed to approve a special use request for an overnight shelter at 1018 East Second St. due to a lack of votes. The body did approve a rezoning request for 114 Cass Street to allow a four-unit residential building.
Planning Commission to consider group shelter, two rezoning requests
The Jackson Planning Commission will decide on a conditional use permit for a group shelter, family resource center, and child care center at 302 W Morrell Street. They will also vote on two map amendments to rezone properties at 401-405/407 Griswold Street and 905 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Additionally, the…
Board will consider a Corridor Services Agreement for the S. MLK Jr. corridor
The South Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor Improvement Authority Board will meet on November 20, 2025. The board will approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting, receive updates on marketing, bus shelter art, and corridor maintenance, and consider a Corridor Services Agreement. It will also set next year’s…
Board will approve the FY 2025‑2026 HUD CoC Funding Opportunity notice
The Continuum of Care Board will consider several actions, including approving the agenda and minutes, and adopting a pilot to compensate people with lived experience of homelessness. The key decision is the approval of the FY 2025‑2026 HUD CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity, which outlines the timeline, local…
City Commission to consider interim city manager agreement and winter shelter funding
The City Commission will discuss an employment agreement for Interim City Manager Patsy A. Moore and a $300,000 agreement for winter shelter services. The body is also scheduling public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and the Friendship Village of Kalamazoo Project.
Monroe commission to decide on overnight shelter and two rezonings
The Citizens Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a special use request for an overnight shelter at 1018 East Second St. and a rezoning of 114 Cass Street. The body will also consider a land division and zoning changes for 317 W. Front Street.
Detroit committee to review housing contracts and redevelopment districts
The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hear public comments on four redevelopment and rehabilitation district applications and consider multiple contracts for housing and homeless services. The committee will also review resolutions regarding the Detroit Land Bank Authority and HUD loans.
Commission will discuss 2027-2031 Master Plan and $495K ballfield project
The Grand Ledge Parks and Recreation Commission will review the 2027‑2031 Master Plan update and the Parks and Recreation section of the Capital Improvements Plan. Items include a proposed $495,000 Ballfield Phase II at Fitzgerald Park, a security‑camera proposal for Jaycee Park, and recommendations on picnic shelters…
County to accept $5,000 grant for animal shelter foster program
The Berrien County Administration Committee recommends the Board of Commissioners accept a $5,000 grant from the Best Friends Animal Society to support the county's foster program for excess shelter animals. No matching funds are required for the grant.
Washtenaw County Community Action Board to review housing data and human services
The board will receive updates on the New Human Services Partnership and a report on housing and homelessness data. The meeting includes a guest presentation from United Way and a discussion on community needs.
Continuum of Care Board to discuss HUD rankings and homelessness pilot programs
The board is meeting to nominate a CoC Board Chair and a facilitator for the PWLEH Reimbursement Pilot Program. Members will discuss 2025 HUD CoC rankings, funding spenddown, and a catastrophic flooding emergency drill.
City Council reviews comprehensive zoning ordinance update
The Inkster City Council meeting will include a presentation on a comprehensive zoning ordinance update by AC Williams of Amedia Consulting. Council members will also consider a new animal shelter proposal from Arch Environmental, a resolution to adopt SS4A, and the selection of a contractor for Tyrone Wheatley Park…
Board to vote on housing support and homelessness pilot programs
The Continuum of Care Board is meeting to decide on a pilot program for people with lived experience of homelessness and a reimbursement pilot. The board will also consider a letter of support for the Hickory Way III project and update HUD rating and ranking policies.
City holds public hearing on PY2024 CDBG performance report
The East Lansing City Council is holding a public hearing to present the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year 2024, covering CDBG-funded activities from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The report details $606,485.15 in expenditures on projects including homeless shelter, meals on…
Board reviews departmental budget presentations and annual reports
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss budget presentations and annual reports from multiple county departments. Presentations include Administration, Equalization, Fiscal Services, Human Resources, Treasurer, Health, Animal Shelter, Planning, Register of Deeds, and County…