Keeping Detroiters in Their Homes

Programs & Services

JEI is a HUD approved counseling agency, and partner in the Detroit Housing Network (DHN). Our housing service team provides support and access to resources for residents to city, state and federal programs & resources designed to sustain the communities we serve, such as:

Home Repair Services
Housing & Credit Counseling
Homebuyer Preparation Counseling & Education
Property Tax Assistance & Tax Foreclosure Prevention
Property Tax Foreclosure Counseling
Mortgage Delinquency & Default Prevention

Reliable home Repair services

If you are in need of dependable home repair services? Join our waiting list today to secure your spot for the next available service slot with one of our housing counselors. Our streamlined sign-up process ensures your repari needs are prioritized, granting you access to essential services available in the community. Here’s how:

Complete the Interest Form: Navigate to the “Home Repair Waiting List” section.
Fill In Your Details: Provide your contact information, repair needs, and other essential details as outlined.

JEI Home Repair Interest form

Alternative home repair programs

JEI’s housing team assists Detroit homeowners with the loan intake process, including clarifying program eligibility requirements and submitting applications. For more information on this program, please visit City of Detroit’s 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program

If you would like an application, have any questions about the program, or are interested in scheduling a phone intake appointment to apply for the loan, we can help you get started. Please call us at 313-314-6414.

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Home Repair Resource Guide

Housing & credit Counseling

JEI helps homeowners learn about building and restoring your credit, slashing your debt and managing savings and assets. We offer workshops, personal one-on-one financial counseling sessions, coaching, and training events to help you reach greater financial stability.

homebuyer education workshops

Embarking on the journey to homeownership may seem like a daunting task, but with JEI, you'll never have to take that journey alone. As a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, we're here to guide and support you every step of the way. Our certified housing counselors are your trusted partners, ready to demystify the process of buying a home and ensure your success.

In our comprehensive 3.5-hour Homebuyer Education class, you'll team up with our knowledgeable housing counselors, and local industry experts, to gain a deeper understanding of the homebuying process. Upon completion of the class, you'll receive a certificate that's often required to qualify for down payment assistance programs, opening up even more possibilities for you as a future homeowner.

Participants will learn about the entire process, step by step, including the following:

MSHDA financing options and other affordable mortgage options
Home buying team players
The closing process
Understanding escrow
JEI resources & much more!

Class Schedule

Our virtual homebuyer education classes are offered monthly - every 2nd Wednesday from 4:30pm to 8:00pm. Visit the Events section on our website to register and access call details.

Property Tax Assistance & TAX Foreclosure Prevention

Need assistance with your property taxes? Current or past due? Our housing counselors can assist you with options:

Property tax exemptions
Property tax foreclosure prevention
Property tax payment plans
Need to appeal your property tax assessment?

For assistance, please contact our housing team at 313-314-6414.

Homeowners Property Tax Exemption (HOPE) application is now available!

→ Download and print HOPE Application

→ Review and gather required documents

If you would like assistance with your application, gather your supporting documents and contact us at 313-314-6414.

** If you are approved for the Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE), and the Pay As You Stay (PAYS) programs, the Detroit Tax Relief Fund can eliminate any remaining delinquent property taxes for Detroit homeowners.

Contact the Detroit Tax Relief Fund at: 313-244-0274.

Mortgage Delinquency & Default Prevention

Mortgages can be tricky – a lot can happen over a 30-year period. If you are facing challenges such as delinquency, being underwater, or are in need of counseling, we can help you navigate your options.

For assistance and services, please complete the JEI Housing Intake Form Please allow 24-48 hours for a team member to contact you.

Housing sustainability

A healthy community is a strong community. The Housing team at JEI has established partnerships with the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health and Wayne State University’s Center for Urban Studies. Together we address the needs of our most vulnerable residents by developing and disseminating resources related to reducing energy burdens, climate adaptation, flood mitigation, remediation, and emergency preparedness and assistance, thereby ensuring a more sustainable and resilient community.