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Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate for Cameron Street Affordable Housing

A Corktown tax break debate exposed how far behind Detroit is on taxes — roughly $21,000 a year on a $650K home here versus about $1,700 in Birmingham. Members agree tax relief conversations should include reevaluating NEZ zones.

13 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026

HighHousing

Tenant Rights and Right to Renew Legislation

The Detroit Tenants Union released a second legal opinion supporting a right-to-renew ordinance with good-cost protections and wants a council sponsor to revive it.

5 mentionsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026

MediumHousing

Pre-sale home inspection ordinance

A proposed ordinance would require inspections before selling one- or two-family homes. Callers worried it could create hardship for low-income buyers and sellers or become a land-grab tool.

4 mentionsLast discussed Jun 8, 2026