Housing Resources

Fair Housing Zoom Learns

In commemoration of National Fair Housing Month, the City of Holland's Human Relations Commission is hosting a series of three  virtual community learnings  on housing and homelessness.  Presentations will be made by local housing partners.

All Zoom & Learns will be held on Wednesdays from noon to 1pm:

April 14: HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS with Lakeshore Housing Alliance

April 21: HOUSING OPTIONS in HOLLAND with  Good Samaritan Ministries, Holland Rescue Mission, Community Action House and Resilience

APRIL 28: AFFORDABLE HOUSING with  Greater Ottawa County United Way and Housing Next

If you're interested in attending any or all of the presentations, register here.  You only need to register once and we'll send you the Zoom link for each presentation. 

cdc eviction moratoriumOn September 1 the Center for Disease Control issued a temporary national moratorium (or hold) on most evictions for nonpayment of rent to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.  The order appears to cover all standard rental housing, including mobile homes or land in a mobile home park. If you're a renter, learn what steps you must take in order to be covered by the moratorium.

Here are some more resources on eviction prevention and diversion: 

Eviction Diversion Program FAQ

Eviction Prevention for Immigrants

Prevencion de Desalojo para Inmigrantes

Struggling with Rent EnglishStruggling with Rent Payments? These Community Resources Can Help.

Download this listing of community organizations that can offer assistance with rent and housing expenses. Available in English and Spanish, see links to the right. 




A Practical Guide for Tenants & Landlords

This guide (PDF), also available in Spanish, was prepared by the Michigan State University College of Law Housing Clinic and has everything you need to know about being a good tenant or a landlord. Printed copies are available at City Hall in the Human Relations or Community Neighborhood Services offices at:
207 S River Avenue
Holland, MI 49423

Fair Housing for Persons with Disabilities

Fair housing laws not only prohibit housing discrimination based on disability, but also afford people with disabilities the right to seek reasonable accommodations and modifications to make their housing and communities easier to use and access. Further, fair housing laws require specific accessibility features in all newly constructed multi-family housing to ensure equal housing opportunity for persons with disabilities. The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan has a variety of resources in English and Spanish on this topic, including Assistance Animals in Housing.

Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home

Renters: Federal law requires that before signing a lease for housing built before 1978, renters must receive the following from your landlord:

  • An EPA-approved information pamphlet on identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards: Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home.  Also available in Spanish.
  • Any known information concerning the presence of lead-based paint hazards in the home or building.
    • For multi-unit buildings, this requirement includes records and reports concerning common areas and other unit when such information was obtained as a result of a building-wide evaluation.
  • An attachment to the contract, or language inserted in the contract, that includes a "Lead Warning Statement" and confirms that the landlord has complied with all notification requirements.

If you have concerns, ask your landlord to get a Lead Hazard Inspection from a certified inspector before signing your lease. 

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

This program from the MDHHS has information and resources to prevent childhood lead poisoning across the state through surveillance, outreach, and health services. Visit their website to learn more. 

Local Housing Resources

Access a list of housing resources in the Holland area.
Senior Housing Resources