Housing Bureau for Seniors

Mission: To be a resource for those seeking sustainable housing for seniors.

The Housing Bureau for Seniors assists adults 55+ obtain and/or maintain sustainable housing through the provision of eviction and foreclosure prevention services as well as housing counseling.

As a part of Michigan Medicine, we are not-for-profit and charge no fees. With a solid foundation of support from Michigan Medicine, the contributions of private and corporate donors, and grants from local civic groups and municipalities, we are able to ensure ongoing services.

Our programs link seniors to community-based services, help prevent evictions and homelessness, and create community awareness about aging and housing issues.

• Provide seniors, caregivers, and family members support and access to the resources they need to find and maintain permanent, sustainable housing.
• Help to prevent homelessness among older adult renters through our Elderly Eviction Prevention program.
• Provide one-on-one assistance to hundreds of individuals annually, and reach countless others through community events, educational programs and other outreach efforts.
• Offer decision-making tools and resources to assess options around housing transitions with our Housing Counseling program.
• Assist older adult homeowners to maintain home ownership and navigate barriers around mortgages and property taxes through our Foreclosure Prevention program.