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Some in the local tourism industry are tossing around the idea that short-term rentals, such as those booked through Airbnb, collect room fees and use the money to pay for affordable housing.
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Advocates say the measures could make a big difference for the region by opening up programs to help housing development efforts.
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Housing advocates, nonprofit leaders, government officials and others gathered this week in Traverse City for the 8th annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit.
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Gaylord residents could wait months before hiring a reliable contractor for home repairs. Even then, building supply prices are at an all-time high. "Storm chasers" and contractor scams pose another risk.
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Every year, about 13,000 people die in the United States while experiencing homeless. In 2021, the Traverse City region had 11 people die while dealing with a housing emergency. The Silent Walk for National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day will take place at the Grand Traverse Governmental Center Tuesday, December 21st at 7p.m.
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Michigan has spent less than a third of the funds it received from the federal government to fight evictions during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Republicans in the Legislature to approve using American Rescue Plan funds for affordable housing projects.
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Andy McQuillen was an essential worker as a vendor at the Home Depot in Ypsilanti. The store was busy. When Covid cases peaked last spring, everyone…
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As winter approaches, some Michiganders are still weathering the pandemic without a home. Ashley Halladay-Shmandt, director for Northwest Michigan…
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Traverse City commissioners unanimously approved restrictions on vacation home rentals in some parts of the city Monday night. Areas zoned C-1…