Housing

Coverage of low-income and affordable housing solutions, housing developments, and resources for the unhoused.

Crosses on the main facilities of the Christ-based Kalamazoo Gospel Mission complement those of it new women and children’s shelter, immediately to the left (west). The mission includes several buildings near North Burdick and East Kalamazoo Avenue i

‘This is where people belong’ — amid rumors, change, Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries commits to downtown

As rumors swirled about the future of Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries amid downtown redevelopment, CEO Pastor John Simpson reaffirms the organization's commitment to remaining downtown while championing a faith-based model of dignified sheltering and long-term transformation for people experiencing homelessness.

Latest in Housing
Phase II of a Northside Kalamazoo housing project gets $2 million investment

The second phase of the Zone 32 residential development includes 38 apartment units. at the corner of Pitcher and Myrtle Streets in Kalamazoo's Northside Neighborhood.

Don’t wait: Local housing advocates explain what to do when eviction looms

Facing eviction in Kalamazoo? Local housing advocates, fair housing experts, and Legal Aid attorneys explain tenants' rights, common eviction pitfalls, and the critical steps to take before a housing dispute leads to court.

Local Realtors urged to explore how they can help when it comes to answering the housing crisis

Can Realtors be part of the solution when it comes to solving the housing crisis? One local Realtor urges her collegues to find a way.

The Landing Place shelter for homeless families is set to open in Kalamazoo County

Wraparound support services will be provided to help families hurdle barriers that have left them in crisis.

Neighborhood nonprofit rehabs houses to help new homeowners and break the rent cycle

Edison Initiatives was formed to help others become homeowners and build wealth.

Breaking ground: Project will provide new housing option for those in Kalamazoo coming out of recovery

Named after Michigan’s first drug treatment court judge, the nearly  $22 million William Schma House will feature three buildings and offer 48 affordable homes paired with services to connect residents to counseling, care, and recovery support. 

Housing pros answer the question: Are these places really affordable?

How do you define "affordable housing"? It turns out there is a precise definition.

Battle Creek unites to build 1,000 homes and power economic growth

Battle Creek leaders launched a new Housing Fund to address a 3,000-unit shortage, aiming to build and rehabilitate 1,000 homes by 2035 to boost workforce growth and community stability.

As federal funding for housing shifts, Kalamazoo pulls together to keep people off the street

Kalamazoo County finds ways to keep programs for the unhoused and those at risk of becoming homeless up and running as federal funding becomes uncertain.

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