Housing Kent

05/28/2026

About a year ago, we spoke with media partners like WGVU to share the launch of our HSA data dashboard to elevate the voices, leadership, and lived experiences of our community. Through our dashboard, metric library, and data primers, we are using data-driven insights to help move the needle toward real solutions for the challenges facing Kent County.

Explore the conversations we’ve had about this work, and connect with us to learn how we’ve continued advancing our data collection efforts as a catalyst for systems change: https://bit.ly/4ev0b3n

05/26/2026

The target homeownership rate is 65%, yet minority groups continue to lag behind. We remain committed to tracking homeownership rates across Kent County to better understand and address these disparities.

Working to create more equitable housing opportunities for Kent County residents? Our Homeownership Rate Parity tool can help identify where needs are greatest as you develop strategies to close the gap. Explore our key performance indicators: https://bit.ly/4njRMSH

05/21/2026

Our solution-oriented priorities and commitment to advancing housing equity for all are helping facilitate countywide conversations and inform decision-making among leaders across Kent County. Gathering with Warner Norcross + Judd last June highlighted the expertise they bring and demonstrated how our efforts in data collection, coordination, and alignment can intersect to drive meaningful housing systems change.

Interested in having a deeper conversation with your team? Connect with us: https://bit.ly/4tFIUsh

04/30/2026

Our newly revamped Housing Stability Alliance Resources page is designed to equip individuals, teams, and community members with the tools they need to advance housing equity.

Interested in the resources but want to go deeper? Our team brings expert insight and lived experience to help inform the decisions you’re making to improve housing in your community.

Invite Housing Kent to connect with you or your team today: https://housingkent.org/hsa-resources/

04/28/2026

Recently, Eureka had the opportunity to speak with West Michigan Woman about our mission to dissolve homelessness, increase affordable housing, and eliminate the shocking racial disparities in the housing system in Kent County’s housing system.

Read the full conversation below to learn more about the work we’re doing and the impact we’re making with our partners!

President and CEO of Housing Kent, covers an end to homelessness, affordable housing, and racial disparities in Kent County.

04/22/2026

Housing in Kent County isn’t just about rising prices, it’s about making sure people can live near jobs, services, and the communities they call home.

With tens of thousands of new housing units needed, much of the available land today lacks the infrastructure to support the kind of growth our region needs.

Through the Kent County Corridor Strategy, Housing Kent is partnering with local governments to unlock underutilized land in the right places, where housing can be built more efficiently and sustainably.

With 8 projects underway and a goal of 16, we’re working together to create a more affordable and accessible future for our community. Visit our data dashboard to learn more: https://housingkent.org/hsa-data-dashboard/

04/20/2026

Planting trees isn’t just good for the planet, it can increase property values, lower energy costs through natural shade, and reduce temperatures, improving the overall health and wellness of a community.

Celebrate Earth Day by helping grow these benefits locally. Kent County Parks Department tree planting event takes place Wednesday, April 22, at Millennium Park (North Kent Trailhead) from 9 AM to 4 PM, including tree planting, clean-ups, and park projects. Visit the link below to learn more!

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Millennium Park North Kent Trailhead

04/16/2026

Strong housing outcomes don’t happen in silos. Policy, investment, and collaboration must align to create lasting impact for Kent County residents and ensure resources reach the communities that need them most.

While $301 million in annual public and philanthropic housing investment may seem significant, it represents only a small share of the broader housing market’s economic activity, underscoring the need for strategic alignment and cross-sector partnership.

Housing stability is foundational to economic mobility and community well-being. Learn more in our State of Housing Report on our website: https://bit.ly/4hO8plS

Source: American Community Survey 2023 1-Year Estimates.

04/14/2026

Join the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan for National Fair Housing Month for a free virtual training on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, via Zoom. This session will break down what housing discrimination looks like, who is protected under Michigan law, and how new source of income protections impact applicants, voucher holders, tenants, and community members.

Learn how to recognize discrimination, file a complaint, and access helpful resources and services. Register below today!

This training defines housing discrimination and who is protected with an emphasis on the new source of income protections under Michigan law from the perspective of applicants, voucher holders, tenants and community members; training will include information how to file a complaint/report housing d...

04/09/2026

Did you know the state offers the MI Home Loan program for first-time homebuyers statewide, and repeat homebuyers in targeted areas?

This resource is designed to support you as you invest in your new home and take the next step toward homeownership. Learn more below!

The MI Home Loan program is a mortgage product that is available to first-time homebuyers state-wide and repeat homebuyers in targeted areas.  All homebuyers work directly with a participating lender.