Love, Peace & UnityRent and Eviction Help
16 places-
36th District Court Legal Self-Help Center
(313) 965-2200 Open to anyone- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm; remote navigators Mon-Thu 9am-1pm, Fri 9am-noon
- Where
- 421 Madison St, 2nd Floor Room 2E, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- 36thdistrictcourtmi.gov
Free walk-in help finding and filling out court forms (eviction, small claims, etc.) using MichiganLegalHelp.org. Staff explain info but cannot give legal advic
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit
313-393-2930 or 1-877-788-4623 Open to anyoneEmergency utility (shutoff) and rent help for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Lapeer, St. Clair. Call or apply online at helpwithmybill.com.
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St. Vincent de Paul Detroit – Community Market
313-393-2930 (press 1) or 877- Open to anyone- Hours
- Food by appointment Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Where
- 3000 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- svdpdetroit.org
Free groceries by appointment plus rent/energy help through local conferences. Call, press 1, and leave a voicemail for a callback.
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The Salvation Army Metro Detroit
(248) 443-5500 Open to anyone- Hours
- 9:00am-4:00pm
- Web
- centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Metro Detroit area office; call to be directed to the nearest corps for emergency rent/utility help. Detroit corps: Conner Creek 313-822-2800, Temple 313-897-29
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Michigan Legal Help (self-help website & LiveHelp chat)
Open to anyone- Hours
- LiveHelp chat Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm
- Web
- michiganlegalhelp.org
Free do-it-yourself legal forms and guides (eviction, expungement, ID, family). Use the Guide to Legal Help to get matched to free lawyers; chat online for help
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Detroit HOPE property tax exemption & Detroit Tax Relief Fund (via Wayne Metro)
(313) 244-0274- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm
- For
- Homeowners, Detroit residents
- Where
- 7310 Woodward Ave, 8th Floor, Detroit, MI 48202
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- dtrf@waynemetro.org
HOPE can wipe out current-year property tax for low-income Detroit owner-occupants; must reapply every year. Call to apply or get help with back taxes (PAYS).
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Detroit Housing Commission
(313) 877-8000- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 2211 Orleans St, Detroit, MI 48207 (Customer Service Center)
- Web
- dhcmi.org
- info@dhcmi.org
Public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Apply through the online Applicant Portal; check the site for open waitlists.
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Detroit Justice Center
(313) 736-5957- For
- Low income
- Where
- 4731 Grand River Ave, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48208
- Web
- detroitjustice.org
Free legal help on traffic court, re-entry, child support, evictions, family reunification and policing. Appointment only; clients come via referral partners -
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Lakeshore Legal Aid - Counsel & Advocacy Law Line (CALL)
(888) 783-8190- Hours
- Hotline: Mon, Tue, Thu 9am-5pm; Wed 9am-6pm; Fri 9am-1pm. Detroit offices by app
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 30 E. Canfield, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48201 (Detroit Canfield office, 313-242-0811)
- Web
- lakeshorelegalaid.org
Free civil legal advice/representation for low-income, seniors, DV survivors: housing, benefits, family, consumer. Call CALL to apply. Detroit Eviction Preventi
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Michigan Legal Services
(313) 964-4130- For
- Low income
- Where
- 300 River Place, Suite 1201, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- milegalservices.org
Free legal help focused on housing (eviction, foreclosure) and public benefits (denied/cut-off assistance) for low-income metro Detroit residents. Call to apply
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United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) - Detroit Right to Counsel & Eviction
313-725-4646 (Eviction Defense- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (by appointmeneligibility
- Where
- 300 River Place Dr, Suite 1200, Detroit, MI 48207
- Web
- uchcdetroit.org
- help@uchcdetroit.org
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Volunteers of America Michigan – Veteran Services (SSVF & transitional housing)
(877) 509-8387- For
- Veterans (very low income)
- Where
- 26211 Central Park Blvd, Suite 650, Southfield, MI 48076
- Web
- voami.org
Rent, utility, moving and case-management help to prevent or end veteran homelessness; transitional housing. Call 877-509-VETS; main office 248-945-0101.
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Wayne County Treasurer - property tax payment plans
(313) 224-5990- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm, by appointment only
- For
- Homeowners
- Where
- 400 Monroe St, 5th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- waynecountymi.gov
- WCTOPaymentPlans@waynecountymi.gov
Payment plans for delinquent property taxes to avoid foreclosure (hardship extension, interest reduction, Pay As You Stay). Call or email to set up a plan.
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Wayne County Veterans Services
(313) 224-5045- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
- For
- Veterans
- Where
- 400 Monroe St, Suite 405, Detroit, MI 48226
- Web
- waynecountymi.gov
County help for veterans with utilities, rent/mortgage, property taxes, food, car repair, emergency home repair and burial. Call or visit. (Not VA medical/disab
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Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro)
(313) 388-9799- Hours
- Connect Center: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm. Walk-ins: Mon-Thu 8:30am-12pm & 1
- For
- Low income
- Where
- 7310 Woodward Ave, Suite 114, Detroit, MI 48202 (Welcome Center)
- Web
- waynemetro.org
- wmconnectcenter@waynemetro.org
Main intake for utility, water, rent and property-tax help in Wayne County. Call the Connect Center or walk in for a screening. Spanish/Arabic recordings.
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MDHHS State Emergency Relief (SER)
- For
- Low income
- Web
- newmibridges.michigan.gov
State help with shutoff/heat & electric bills, rent arrears, deposits, moving, home repairs, burial. Apply online at MI Bridges; income limits apply (1 person ~
Other kinds of help
- Free Food Help33 places
- Housing and Shelter Help51 places
- Job Training and Job Help37 places
- Free Mental Health Support39 places
- Addiction and Recovery Help18 places
- Domestic Violence Help6 places
- Low-Cost Health Care31 places
- Free Clothing and Baby Items23 places
- Kids and School Programs44 places
- Child Care and Preschool7 places
- Utility and Bill Help31 places
- Free Legal Help and IDs30 places
- Expungement and Record Help10 places
- Immigration Help4 places
- Veterans Services9 places
- Transportation Help18 places
Every listing was checked by a Love, Peace & Unity volunteer (last check September 2026). Hours and programs change, so call before you go. Something wrong or missing? Email us. See every resource.