City expands vaccine eligibility to all Detroit residents age 50 and older
Any Detroiter age 50 or older now can call to schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine at the TCF Center. The latest expansion was announced by Mayor Mike Duggan at his news briefing March 17. It is expected that this may be one of the last gradual expansions before Governor Gretchen Whitmer opens vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and older on April 5.
Scheduling Appointments and $2 Rides Available
The City of Detroit continues to provide rides to TCF Center for just $2 to Detroiters who need transportation. Rides must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance of an appointment. If a wheelchair accessible vehicle is required, one will be provided.
Eligible individuals can call (313) 230-0505 between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday to make an appointment and arrange for transportation. Vaccinations will be administered by appointment only.
Mayor announces return of hundreds of City workers to fulltime employment starting April 12
Hundreds of City of Detroit employees on a reduced hour work-share plan for the past year to save the City money will return to work starting April 12. Under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, the City will receive millions of dollars to cover lost revenues the City experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Mike Duggan made the announcement at his news briefing March 17. Mayor Duggan indicated that the employees will resume a 40-hour work week, but work locations will not change. City employees working remotely will continue to work remotely, and employees working on-site will continue to do so.
City of Detroit announces process for tenants to access $50M in eviction defense and rental & utility assistance
The City of Detroit and its community partners outlined how tenants of rental properties affected financially by the COVID-19 crisis and behind in their rent can now apply to receive up to 12 months of rental assistance. The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program is designed to keep Detroit residents in their homes by providing funding to get current on their payments, and legal assistance if they are facing eviction.
In order to qualify, the household must earn no more than 80% of the area median income (AMI). A Detroit household of one person earning less than $44,000, or a household of four people earning less than $62,800, would qualify. Applicants also must be able to demonstrate financial hardship due to COVID, such as having received unemployment, had their income reduced or incurred added expenses.
Unlike previous assistance funding, a tenant does not have to have an eviction notice to qualify. The following income-qualifying individuals are eligible:
- Renters with a court order summons, complaint, or judgment against them
- Renters who are behind on rent and/or utilities and have a past due notice
- Landlords with tenants who are behind in rent
Renters or landlords can apply to the program but must provide supporting documentation. The amount of rental assistance is determined by the tenant’s income.
For more information, go to http://www.detroitevictionhelp.com or call (866) 313-2520, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. until noon Saturday.
View Mayor Mike Duggan’s State of the City Address
Residents can still catch Mayor Mike Duggan’s 2021 State of the City address, which he delivered March 9 from the new $1.6-billion Stellantis assembly plant (formerly FCA) located at Mack and St. Jean.
To hear the speech and view videos of Detroiters featured during the address, go to detroitmi.gov.
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