Michigan Governor Whitmer Celebrates Milestone in Reducing Housing Shortage by 50,000 Units

Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest announcement marks a major leap forward in tackling Michigan’s housing crisis. Thanks to a strategic blend of state investments, federal funds, and robust private development, Michigan has created or renovated 50,000 housing units, significantly easing the housing shortage from 190,000 units to 141,000. This effort is set to continue, backed by unprecedented funding from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and new resources from the state budget. Governor Whitmer celebrated the progress, saying, “Our commitment to building housing has given tens of thousands more Michiganders a place they can proudly call home.” She emphasized the economic benefits as well, noting, “We’re not just building homes; we’re also creating good-paying jobs. There are more Michiganders working in construction today than at any point in the last 22 years.” Amy Hovey, MSHDA’s CEO and Executive Director, reflected on the data driving these efforts. “The latest Census Bureau numbers show we’re moving in the right direction,” she said. “That’s why we raised the state’s five-year housing goal by over 50% last month. We’ve made significant strides, but there’s still a lot more to do.” Michigan is on track to add around 20,000 new housing units each year through...