Renter Resources
Report housing discrimination
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you have the right to take action. Learn how to file a report:
Renters’ rights in Michigan
Michigan Consumer Protection
You have rights as a tenant in Michigan! Whether you’re looking for legal help, tips on rental scams, or basic information on rental contracts, check out the Michigan Consumer Protection Renters’ Rights in Michigan.
File a housing discrimination report.
You can file a report if you were treated unfairly while:
Renting or buying a home
Applying for or receiving a mortgage
Seeking housing assistance
Participating in other housing-related activities
Experiencing discrimination or civil rights violations in HUD-funded housing or community development programs (including discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age)
Accessing housing as a survivor of domestic violence
Use HUD’s Report Housing Discrimination tool to submit a complaint and begin the process.
HUD also has several other resources for renters and homeowners on their Michigan homepage.
Affordable rentals near me.
Looking for an affordable rental?
Search by map using our free housing finder—It’s quick and easy! Go to the Western U.P. Housing Finder service, and enter the location where you'd like to find a rental.
To contact a property owner, click "More Details" on the property you like. This will take you to the "Property Details" page.
Plus, you can save your favorite listings when you find something you like.
I need help paying for food, rent, gas, utilities, or something else.
Michigan 211 is a free service that connects Michigan residents with help and answers from thousands of health and human services agencies and resources right in their communities—quickly, easily, and confidentially. Use the easy search tool to find the help you need.
