Detroit — Ch. 22 Art. III Inclusionary Housing Requirements (preempted-pending-review) § 22-3-8
Reporting requirements
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(a) The Housing and Revitalization Department shall prepare and submit an annual report to the Mayor and the City Council that includes, at a minimum, the following information: (1) The number of qualifying transactions presented to City Council in the preceding year; a. The number of qualifying transactions approved by City Council; and b. The number of qualifying transactions denied by the City Council; (2) The total number of dwelling units created and the total number of dwelling units that meet the affordability requirements utilizing tax abatements; (3) The status and anticipated timeline of project completion for residential housing projects that receive tax abatements under this article where: a. Construction is not yet started; or b. Construction is ongoing; or c. Construction is complete; or d. Dwelling units are occupied and the affordability requirements have been activated; (4) The level of compliance in maintaining the affordability of dwelling units created in previous years; (5) The number of written notifications issued for non-compliance with this article; (6) The total amount of penalties issued and collected for failure to cure non-compliance; (7) The number and circumstances of each extension granted under Section 22-3-6 (c)(3) of this Code; and (8) The list and amounts of itemized expenditures from the Detroit Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Fund.
Under Detroit Ch. 22 Art. III § 22-3-8, the Housing and Revitalization Department is required to produce a yearly report delivered to both the Mayor and City Council. That report must cover a defined set of topics, including the volume and outcomes of qualifying transactions, the status of housing projects receiving tax abatements, compliance levels for affordability requirements, enforcement actions taken, penalties issued and collected, extensions granted under § 22-3-6(c)(3), and expenditures from the Detroit Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Fund. The provision creates a structured public accountability mechanism for the city's inclusionary housing program.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers participating in Detroit's inclusionary housing program under Ch. 22 Art. III § 22-3-8 should be aware that their projects' compliance status, affordability performance, and any non-compliance notifications or penalties will be captured in the Housing and Revitalization Department's annual report to the Mayor and City Council. Compliant operators generally maintain accurate records of affordability obligations, respond promptly to any non-compliance notices, and document the status of construction and occupancy milestones so that the department can accurately reflect their projects in the report. Understanding that this data is reviewed at the municipal level can inform how operators approach recordkeeping and communication with the department.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Detroit Ch. 22 Art. III § 22-3-8 establishes an annual public reporting requirement that gives residents a window into how the city's inclusionary housing program is functioning, including how many affordable units are being created, whether landlords are maintaining affordability requirements, and what enforcement actions have been taken. Tenants who believe an affordable unit is not being maintained in compliance with affordability requirements may find the annual report a useful reference point when raising concerns with the Housing and Revitalization Department. Tenant-rights organizations in Detroit can help individuals understand how the information disclosed under § 22-3-8 relates to their housing situation and what avenues may be available for raising a complaint.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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