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The Community Development Department offers several programs to Westland residents and homeowners. For all information, call (734) 595-0288:   Director:
  Joanne Inglis
  Address:
  32715 Dorsey
  Westland, MI   48186
  e-mail:
  Phone: 734.595.0288
  Fax:734.595.1680
  Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm
  Monday through Friday




  • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program – The Westland Housing Commission administers 1,090 vouchers for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The Commission opened the waiting list for this program several years ago and received over 5,000 applications, from which a waiting list has been established. The Westland Housing Commission is not accepting applications for this program at this time.

    As of May 1, 2007, applicants on the waiting list for this program will only be able to find their place on the waiting list by accessing the link below. No information as to a person’s place on the waiting list will be given out over the telephone due to the great demand for this information and limited staff time available to service this demand.

    The Westland Housing Commission does not own any rental property. In order to assist you with your general housing needs, we have a book of available vacant rental units owned by individuals that you may look through in our office. We also have listings of Section 8 landlords and apartments in the City of Westland that are available for pick up. Landlords who would like their properties placed in the book may request a Vacant Unit Form or they may send in a one page description per property. Landlords who accept Section 8 and want their name added to the Section 8 Landlord/Owner list may request a form to do so.

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  • Family Self-Sufficiency Program - For families receiving a Section 8 Rental Assistance Program Voucher through the City of Westland Housing Commission, we also offer the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. The purpose of the program is to establish a five-year plan with a FSS Case manager to have the family off all forms of public assistance. The FSS Casemanager helps the family: overcome any obstacles to self-sufficiency, links the family with the appropriate service agencies, and provides counseling, job training and education assistance.
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  • Home Buyer Program - Down payment and/or closing cost assistance with a maximum of $5,000 per unit and a minimum of $500 to qualified moderate/low income (80% of Detroit median income as determined by HUD Section 8 income limits, adjusted by family size). Families can purchase a home in designated areas of the City with a maximum purchase price of $123,150 for new construction, and $80,000 for an existing home. The Homebuyer must be low/moderate income at the time the household initially occupies the unit, or at the time HOME funds are invested, whichever is later. There is a liquid asset limit of $5,000 per household. The HomeBuyer may sell the property during the term of affordability only if the HomeBuyer assistance is fully repaid (no pro-ration or deduction) to the City of Westland upon the sale or transfer of title during the initial (5) five years. Applicant must apply for assistance through Participating Lenders: National City, Standard Federal or Bank One.
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  • Commodities Distribution - At the Dorsey Community Center for income qualified Westland residents living north of Michigan Avenue, commodities are distributed usually on the third Thursday of each month. To qualify, the residents must meet the following guidelines: 130% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines for those under 60 years of age and 160% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines for those 60 years of age and older. Surplus commodities are distributed to residents living south of Michigan Avenue on the third Monday of each month at St. James United Methodist Church at 30055 Annapolis between Henry Ruff and Middlebelt Roads. Qualified residents of Taylor Towers may pick up commodities at the Towers on the third Wednesday of each month. For further information, call the Commodities Hotline at (734) 595-0366.
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  • Subsidized Cab Card Program - For income qualified (below 50% of median) Westland residents from designated areas of the City to our 25 designated drop-off destinations for governmental services, recreation, medical, and essential shopping. The eligible areas for service are: Norwayne, Carver, and Annapolis Park Subdivisions. The flat rate is $3.00 per trip regardless of the number of riders with the remaining fare subsidized by the Program. Participants must be pre-registered through the Dorsey Community Center.
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  • Emergency Rehabilitation - Grants, loans, or deferred loans to low and moderate income homeowners to make limited repairs of hazardous housing conditions that may jeopardize the health or safety of a homeowner, e.g. fuse panel, electrical service, furnace, hot water heater, water break, roof leak, sewer back up, or basement flooding.
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  • Barrier Free Access - Low and moderate income homeowner assistance to improve accessibility and convenience for persons having permanent physical handicaps. Repairs include: installation of ramps, grab bars, handrails, doorway and cabinet alterations, and modifications of bathroom fixtures.
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  • General Rehabilitation - Low and moderate income residents wishing to have their homes meet federal Housing Quality Standards and/or local building codes may apply for a one-time general rehabilitation. Qualified homeowners may receive repairs including electrical, plumbing/heating, and structural items such as roofs, doors, windows and energy conservation.
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  • Home Rental Rehabilitation - This program improves the living conditions of lower income families through selective rehabilitation of sub-standard rental units in the Norwayne and Carver subdivisions. The owner/investor receives a forgivable matching loan as long as: 1. The unit is rented to a low income tenant 2. Annual tenant information is provided 3. Rent levels are affordable to low income families 4. The unit is in compliance with the federal Section 8 Housing Quality Standards and City of Westland building codes for a five-year period.
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  • Annual Rouge River Rescue (River Day) - The City of Westland actively participates in the annual Rouge River (River Day) clean up held the first Saturday in June.
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