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Preventing eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness in Detroit

Helping low-income residents stay in their homes and strengthen their communities, through representation, support, and ownership.

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Who We Are

United Community Housing Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing housing assistance to Detroit’s low-income residents. Since 1973, we have worked to keep people in their homes and secure affordable housing for those in need.

We believe that having a place to live is a basic human right, and are passionate about preserving this right in our communities. Our services are provided to income-eligible families and individuals free of charge.

What We Do

Our services help families retain their homes permanently, preserving family assets and protecting neighborhoods from blight caused by vacant housing.

Eviction Defense &
Right to Counsel

10,266

Landlord/Tenant cases represented or advised in or out of Court

Helping clients understand their legal rights, navigate legal requirements, and providing legal representation for landlord-tenant cases.

FY2024

Housing Stability & Tenant Organizing

Helping displaced residents find housing, organize to defend their rights, and access available community resources.

2,417

Clients received housing placement services or rental assistance funds

FY 2024

Homeownership & Foreclosure Prevention

Helping homeowners avoid foreclosure and working with residents to remain in their homes, become owners, and avoid eviction.

6,451

Clients assisted with homeownership and foreclosures

FY 2024

Keeping Detroit Housed: UCHC 50 Years of Impact

United Community Housing Coalition
Keeping Detroit Housed: UCHC 50 Years of Impact
Keeping Detroit Housed: UCHC 50 Years of Impact

Keeping Detroit Housed: UCHC 50 Years of Impact

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Keep It Home: Supporting Detroit Renters Through Crisis

Keep It Home: Supporting Detroit Renters Through Crisis

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In the News

We will keep you up to date with the latest news about housing issues in Detroit.

In the News

We're keeping up to date with the latest news about housing issues in Detroit.

Undisclosed mortgages, missing deeds: RealT’s problems mount

Undisclosed mortgages, missing deeds: RealT’s problems mount

Outlier Media

August 28, 2025

Sued by Detroit and criticized by tenants, ownership questions are just the latest of RealT’s problems

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Our Office is Closed to the Public

For appointments & assistance, please call
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Office Mainline: (313) 963-3310

Eviction Defense Helpline: (313) 725-4646

Tax Foreclosure Helpline: (313) 725-4560

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved and support United Community Housing Coalition!

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