HUD LGBTQ+ Resources

Housing & Shelter · Michigan · Free

US Department of Housing and Urban Development LGBTQ+ housing rights and Equal Access Rule information. Useful for trans women of color facing the highest rates of housing instability and violence in shelters. Most stays in emergency shelter are 30–90 days while you work with case management on next steps. LGBTQ+ youth represent 40% of homeless youth despite being 7% of the general youth population. Free service; donations support but never gate access.

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