Michigan Resources for Healthy Homes and Lead
The following state-wide resources are available to help you create and maintain a healthy home:
Energy Assistance Hotline
Family Independency Agency
1-800-292-5650
Homeownership Classes
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority has a list of FREE local homeownership and home maintenance classes.
Website: www.mshda.info/counseling_search/
Phone: (517) 373-6840
Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Homes
The Safe Homes/Safe Kids: Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Homes is committed to eliminating childhood lead poisoning and its adverse effects in Michigan.
Website: http://www.mileadsafehomes.org
Michigan Community Action Agency Association
Michigan's 30 Community Action Agencies offer free programs and services to help low-income families with weatherization, energy efficiency, affordable housing, and foreclosure prevention.
Phone: (517) 321-7500
Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH)
Department of Community Health Hotline
1-800-648-6942
Child & Family Services
(517) 335-8885
Headstart Programs
(517) 482-1504
Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
(517) 335-8885
Lead Safe Homes Program
The Michigan Department of Community Health offers assistance in finding and removing lead-based paint hazards for low-income families in certain target areas.
Website: www.michigan.gov/leadsafe
Phone: (517) 335-9390
Lead Safe Home Registry
This Michigan Department of Community Health registry lists homes that have received a professional lead service.
Website: www.michigan.gov/ismyhomeleadsafe
WIC Program
(517) 335-8979
Michigan Energy Options
Michigan Energy Options offers home audits and weatherization programs to help make your home more energy-efficient.
Website: www.michiganenergyoptions.org
Phone: (517) 337-0422
Michigan Housing Locator
This is a free resource for finding affordable rental housing.
Website: www.michiganhousinglocator.com
Michigan License Lookup
If you are having work done on your home, make sure the people you hire are properly licensed.
Builders, maintenance, and alteration contractors:
www.michigan.gov/licenselookup
Phone: (517) 373-8376
Electricians, plumbers and mechanical contractors:
www.michigan.gov/bcclicense
Phone: (517) 241-9313
Michigan Tax Assessor Directory
Check if the property taxes are paid up to date through your local tax assessor's office. Find your county website here.
Michigan Renter's Assistance
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority provides rental assistance through the housing voucher program for low-income families.
Lansing office phone: (517) 373-9344
Detroit office phone: (313) 456-3540
MIOSHA Construction Health & Safety Division
(517) 322-1608
MDEQ Waste Management Division
(517) 373-2730
