Safe, stable housing for every family.
We help residents stay housed today and organize for the policies that keep rent fair tomorrow.
When rent rises faster than wages, every other part of life gets squeezed.
A household spending too much on rent has less for food, medicine, and savings, and is one emergency away from an eviction filing. Rents across Michigan have climbed sharply since 2023. We connect families to help now and organize tenants and homeowners to push for protections, repair programs, and affordable development.
What we do
Housing
Rent growth since 2023
Source: Construction Coverage via The Detroit News, Mar 2026.
How we do it
Link residents to rental help, legal aid, and repair programs.
Tenant-rights sessions in neighborhoods and congregations.
Gather stories and data on conditions and costs.
Bring organized residents to housing decision-makers.
Questions
Quick answers
Does Now We Build give rental assistance directly?
No. We connect residents to the agencies that do, and organize to expand it.
I got an eviction notice. What first?
Don’t ignore court papers. Contact legal aid right away; in Detroit you may qualify for a free lawyer.
Can my block club host a tenant-rights session?
Yes. Use the partner form on our Get Involved page.
