Building Stronger Communities…One Veteran. One Family. One Home at a Time.
Metro Detroit Housing Service (MDHS) helps veterans and their families buy homes, adapt them for accessibility, and build careers in the trades — with hands-on guidance from first conversation to final walkthrough.
- 100
- Veterans served
- 75
- Homes repaired
- 25
- Purchases using VA loans
NOW THROUGH THE END OF 2027 OUR AIM:
A community development corporation built around the veteran experience
We combine housing counseling, licensed construction management, and workforce training under one mission — so a veteran never has to navigate the system alone.
- Housing workshops hosted by experienced housing and credit coaches
- Project management for home adaptations
- Certified skilled-trades training with employer placement
- Deep expertise navigating VA, HUD, MSHDA, and local Michigan housing programs
Trusted stewardship
Transparent reporting, audited financials, and published annual impact for every funder and partner.
Veteran-led guidance
Peer navigators who served walk alongside each family through every application and inspection.
Innovation in delivery
Smart-home safety technology and digital case management shorten the path from request to keys.
Neighborhood investment
Every completed project strengthens a Detroit block — stabilizing values and community pride.
Complete support across the veteran housing journey
Whether a family is buying their first home, adapting a home for mobility, or launching a trades career, there is a dedicated program and a named point of contact.
HomeownershipVeteran Homebuyer Academy
VA loan guidance, credit education, financial coaching, and down payment assistance that turn renters into owners.
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Signature programVeteran Home Repair & Accessibility
Assistance navigating SAH, SHA, and TRA modifications—managing contractors and paperwork for your home adaptations from start to finish.
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Workforce developmentVeterans Renovate Too
Paid skilled-trades training, certifications, apprenticeships, and business coaching for veteran entrepreneurs.
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One-stop hubVeteran Housing Resource Center
Referral network and guidance for connecting veterans to HUD-VASH, SSVF, emergency housing, and foreclosure prevention resources.
Explore programVeterans building futures, not just finding housing
“I never thought a wheelchair-accessible home was possible for us. MDHS handled the VA paperwork and the contractors. Six weeks later I rolled straight through my own front door.”
“The Homebuyer Academy fixed my credit, found the down payment help, and stayed with me to closing. My daughters have a backyard for the first time.”
“I finished the carpentry track, earned my OSHA card, and now I'm a crew lead. Next year I'm launching my own veteran-owned remodeling company.”
Backed by the institutions veterans already trust
Our partners fund the work, supply licensed labor, and hire our graduates.
Ready to take the next step?
Request support, request an accessibility assessment, or collaborate with us to expand veteran housing capacity across Michigan.