Mich. Comp. Laws § § 125.1452
Low and moderate income housing; dwelling units to certain low income persons and families.
Operative Text
Sec. 52. The authority may provide that up to 25% of the dwelling units in any development providing low and moderate income housing under federal, state or local government programs be made available to low income families and persons whose probable aggregate yearly income is less than 4 times as large as the regular yearly housing charges for such dwelling units. The dwelling units shall be made available to these families and persons at monthly rental payments or carrying charges so that yearly housing charges do not exceed 25% of the probable aggregate yearly income of such persons or families. The authority is authorized to contract with sponsors or owners of housing developments for up to 3,750 such units during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967.
Under MCL § 125.1452, Michigan's housing authority is permitted—though not required—to reserve up to 25% of dwelling units in qualifying low and moderate income housing developments for households whose total annual income falls below four times the unit's annual housing cost. For those reserved units, monthly rent or carrying charges must be set so that annual housing costs do not exceed 25% of the household's probable aggregate yearly income. The provision also authorized the authority to enter into contracts with housing sponsors or owners for up to 3,750 such units through the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and sponsors of low and moderate income housing developments subject to MCL § 125.1452 should be aware that the Michigan housing authority may require that up to one-quarter of a development's units be set aside for qualifying low income households. For those set-aside units, compliant operators generally calculate and document monthly rents or carrying charges so that annual housing costs remain at or below 25% of each qualifying household's probable aggregate yearly income. Owners who contract with the authority under this provision are expected to maintain records demonstrating that income eligibility and rent-setting requirements are being met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 125.1452 establishes that certain low income individuals and families may be eligible for reserved units in qualifying developments, with rents or carrying charges capped so that annual housing costs do not exceed 25% of their probable aggregate yearly income. Tenants who believe they qualify for such a set-aside unit, or who believe their charges exceed the statutory limit, may consider contacting the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to inquire about eligibility and compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Michigan affordable housing programs can also help individuals understand what protections and remedies may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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