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This resolution declares May 19-23, 2025, as Affordable Housing Week in Michigan, highlighting the critical importance of accessible housing. The resolution acknowledges that affordable housing is defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as housing where occupants pay no more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing costs, and notes that Michigan currently faces a shortage of nearly 150,000 housing units. The resolution emphasizes how housing challenges impact diverse populations, including rural and urban communities, and references studies showing that rising rent costs correlate with increased homelessness. Additionally, the resolution recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified financial constraints for low- and moderate-income households, and that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention consider safe and affordable housing a key social determinant of health. By designating this week, the Michigan House of Representatives aims to raise public awareness about the need for affordable housing and commits to supporting actions that help residents live with dignity in safe and healthy homes.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0109