Landlord Engagement

Rental property owners and managers strengthen communities when they provide housing opportunities to neighbors in need. Partner with CHN to connect your available units to individuals and families in housing assistance programs.

CHN administers housing programs that assist low-income and vulnerable members of our communities to lease their own apartments, townhomes, and houses with the support of rent subsidies and wraparound services. Landlords working with these programs have access to many benefits:

Reliable rent subsidy payments, funded through HUD and MSHDA programs and sent directly to the landlord on-time each month.
Free unit listings! Simply notify us of your upcoming availabilities to connect with renters looking for that size and location.
Assisted tenants receive individualized housing case management services designed to help them achieve and maintain long-term housing stability.
Annual unit inspections promote safe, healthy homes.
Neutral mediation to assist in resolving landlord-tenant issues, with a goal of preserving housing arrangements and avoiding the need for evictions.
Support with navigating programs and paperwork, connection to resources and education about housing topics.
Risk mitigation funds: landlords renting through eligible programs have access to reimbursement funds for tenant-caused damages to the unit that exceed the security deposit (availability and terms vary, ask for details)
Satisfaction of helping others through the provision of housing; receive regular, timely rental payments while actively reducing homelessness in your community.

“We at Lombardo’s Properties love to work with the Community Housing Network! We have a tenant that fell into some hard times and got behind on the rent. She owed quite a bit of back rent and was about to be evicted. Thanks to Community Housing Network's help with their eviction prevention program, our tenant was able to get the help she needed and get all of her rent caught up and avoid being evicted. She is now back on track and doing well. Lombardo’s Properties works with Community Housing Network very often; we have several tenants in the Rapid Rehousing Program. Community Housing Network does a fantastic job helping people who need a hand up and we are proud to be working with them and we will continue to work with them as often as we can.”

Safe, quality, affordable housing owned by reputable and trustworthy landlords, with leases that follow state and local laws.
Apartment, townhome, or house, with any number of rooms to accommodate various households (1-bedrooms are in high demand, but our renters need a variety of sizes from studio apartments to 6-bedroom homes).
Located in Oakland, Macomb, or Wayne counties (not including the communities of Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park, who are served by other agencies).
Application screening criteria that considers the benefits of housing assistance programs, and allows individuals and families to move on from their past circumstances.
Able to pass Housing Quality Standards Inspection before lease signing, and annually thereafter.
Affordable rent, within HUD Fair Market Rent limits for the program, and reasonable compared to similar units in the area (allowable rental rates may vary based on whether the rent includes any utilities, as well as the requirements of each program).