Archives For: Michigan
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Michigan Severe Winter Storm
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for areas of Michigan affected by a severe winter storm from March 28-30, 2025.
22 Jul 2025
FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Michigan Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Michigan in areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from Aug. 24-26, 2023.
8 Feb 2024
Neighborhood Groups Can Soon Apply for Vacant Land Improvement Funds
The city of Detroit and the Wayne Metro Community Agency are working to create the Neighborhood Beautification Program, which will allow Detroiters to apply for funding to repurpose vacant land in neighborhoods.
19 May 2022
Flint Plans to Build Up Blight Department before Massive Demolition Program Begins
Flint plans to clean up the city by adding additional employees and equipment to tackle blight ahead of a massive demolition program.
16 May 2022
City, Partners Present Updated Framework for Tackling Flint’s Blight
The city of Flint, the Genesee County Land Bank Authority, and the Flint Police Foundation shared a new $154 million, five-year framework to address the city’s blight.
6 Apr 2022
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Launches Project REACh Efforts in Detroit
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu today joined civic leaders, community advocates, and bankers to launch Detroit REACh.
15 Feb 2022
VA Circular 26-16-8 VA Update on Flint, Michigan Water Contamination
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-16-8. The circular provides guidance on the VA’s Minimum Property Requirements (MPRs) as a result of the emergency declaration in Genesee County, Michigan due to water contamination.
8 Mar 2016
VA Circular 26-16-6 Special Relief Following State of Michigan Contaminated Water
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released Circular 26-16-6. The circular expresses concern about VA home loan borrowers affected by contaminated water in the state of Michigan.
1 Mar 2016
Wayne County Begins Foreclosure Proceedings on 75,000 Homes
On January 29, DS News released an article titled Wayne County, Michigan, Begins Tax Foreclosure Hearings.
30 Jan 2015
New Michigan Foreclosure Laws to Help Borrowers Facing Potential Home Loss
On January 16, LegalNews.com published an article titled Legislation to help keep Mich. families in homes.
19 Jan 2015