State Emergency Relief (SER)

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Michigan

The State Emergency Relief (SER) Program provides immediate help to individuals and families facing conditions of extreme hardship or for emergencies that threaten health and safety. Through a combination of direct financial assistance and contracts with a network of non-profit organizations such as the Salvation Army and local Community Action Organizations, SER helps low-income households meet emergency needs such as: Heat & Utilities Home Repairs Relocation Assistance Home Ownership Services Burial The SER program is primarily designed to maintain low-income households who are normally able to meet their needs but occasionally need help when unexpected emergency situations arise. The SER program is not an appropriate solution to ongoing or chronic financial difficulties.

Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Households with eviction notices; Households with rental arrears; U.S. citizens or permanent residents

Eligibility Limitations

Eviction/rent payment history

Priority Populations

Does not prioritize beyond eligibility requirements

Required Documents

Required for income (general), housing instability, citizenship/immigration status. Does not accept self-attestations.

Funding Source
General revenue
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method

Other calculation method

Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Disability Status; Age
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/emergency-relief/overview/ser