Vanguard currently owns and operates three housing developments. They are as follows including their respective management companies:
Who we are?
Housing Development & Home Repair
For over 25 years, Vanguard has established itself as a leading housing developer in Detroit’s Historic North End, successfully building and managing 236 affordable homes, including 206 units in the North End and 48 specialized senior residences. Our developments provide clean, safe, and attractive homes for families of moderate economic means.
NORTH END
To tackle this pressing issue, Vanguard is committed to developing more affordable housing options. We are excited to announce our partnership with Avanath Development, led by African American entrepreneur and Detroit native Daryl Carter, to create a major mixed-income project called North End Landing.
This initiative represents the first significant rental construction project in the North End in many years, with an anticipated investment of over $45 million. Currently, Vanguard and Avanath are in the regulatory approval phase of North End Landing and look forward to sharing updates about the project in early 2025. Together, we are dedicated to enhancing the availability of affordable housing in the North End and making a lasting impact on our community.
Over the past quarter century, Vanguard has built and manages 236 affordable homes. This includes 206 homes in Detroit’s Historic North End, and 48 homes for our beloved seniors. We developed these homes to ensure that people of moderate economic means could find clean, safe, attractive homes. Homes affordable to people of modest means is a significant challenge across the United States, including in Detroit. This is most especially true for renters, as the barriers to homeownership continue to grow. (Download Here) The problem of lack of affordable housing is getting worse as the nation changes its emphasis toward urban density and market rate apartment living. Vanguard is dedicated to addressing the problem by developing more affordable homes.
Vanguard is partnering with for-profit Avanath Development, owned by African-American and native Detroiter Daryl Carter, to develop a major multi-family, mixed-income project, now known as, North End Landing (NEL). NEL is the first major rental new construction development in the North End in many years, with a projected investment of $40 plus million dollars. Vanguard and Avanath are working to initially design the project now, and will unveil proposed drawings to the community as soon as we are able to convene safely.
Current Housing Developments:
Melrose Square
Located in Detroit’s Historic North End, Melrose Square features 24 single-family homes designed with growing families in mind. These three and four-bedroom homes offer income-based rent, specifically set aside as affordable housing for families earning 30% to 60% of the area median income. For leasing information, contact Elite Property Management at 248.228.1340.
West Oakland Homes
West Oakland Homes comprises 45 single-family homes in the Historic North End, each featuring spacious four-bedroom layouts. These homes are designed to accommodate families, with rents varying according to family income. The development serves households earning 30% to 60% of area median income. For leasing information, contact NRP Management Group at 313.926.8509.
Maxwell Homes
Maxwell Homes is a development of 30 single-family homes located in Detroit at I-94 and Van Dyke Road. The homes are designed for large families at four bedrooms. The rents vary according to family income. The development is set aside as affordable for people at 30% to 60% of area median income for a family of four. Please contact our management company for more details: NRP Management Group; phone, 313.926.8509.
Future Growth
North End Landing Vanguard is partnering with Avanath Development, led by Detroit native Daryl Carter, to create North End Landing—the area’s first major rental construction project in years. This $45+ million mixed-income development is currently in the regulatory approval phase, with updates expected in early 2025.
Home Repair
Resilient and Healthy Homes Program
Vanguard Community Development Corporation’s Resilient and Healthy Homes program is dedicated to enhancing the health, safety, and energy efficiency of homes in our community. Through a combination of home preservation and energy-saving measures, this program supports homeowners by making necessary repairs that improve the overall livability and sustainability of their homes.
Key services offered through the program include vital health and safety upgrades, such as fixing hazardous structural issues, addressing plumbing and electrical problems, and installing energy-efficient solutions. Our team focuses on improving indoor air quality, reducing energy costs, and ensuring that homes are safe and comfortable for residents.
Cummins CARE generously supports this initiative, empowering us to reach more families in need. Our participation as a DTE EEA (Energy Efficiency Assistance) organization further enhances it by helping to provide valuable energy efficiency upgrades.
With a strong commitment to long-term home preservation, the Resilient and Healthy Homes program ensures that North End homeowners can live in safe, healthy, and energy-efficient environments while reducing their environmental footprint and utility costs.
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FOR QUESTIONS: Please feel free to contact our Intake Coordinator at 313.872.7831 if you have any questions or concerns or to discuss next steps.
DO YOU OWN YOUR HOME AND NEED REPAIRS?
You may be eligible for emergency repairs through funding provided by
Vanguard Community Development Corporation
- Residents must own and occupy a single-family or duplex home located in the North End neighborhood.
- Homeowner’s insurance and property taxes must be current or have an approved payment plan with the County Treasurer. A quote is required if you do not have homeowner’s insurance at the time of application.
- Residents may not currently be in bankruptcy. To be eligible to apply, bankruptcy must be discharged for at least one year.
- Residents with a reverse mortgage are not eligible to apply.
- Must meet Income Eligibility Requirements at or below 80% of AMI ($75,750 for a family of 4).
2024 Emergency Home Repair Application
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