Eviction Moratorium History: Detroit vs Livonia
How do eviction moratorium history rules compare between Detroit, MI and Livonia, MI?
Detroit and Livonia have similar restriction levels.
Detroit, MI
Wayne County
Detroit honored federal CDC and Michigan state eviction moratoriums from March 2020 through October 2021. The 36th District Court paused most non-emergency dockets, while the Detroit Eviction Defense partnership channeled $79M in rental assistance.
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Wayne County
Wayne County tenants were covered by Michigan Executive Order 2020-134 and the federal CDC moratorium during COVID-19, after which the 36th District Court in Detroit launched the Eviction Diversion Program funded by COVID Emergency Rental Assistance dollars.
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| Fact | Detroit | Livonia |
|---|---|---|
| Pause period | March 2020 - October 2021 | - |
| ERA distributed | $79 million | - |
| Court order | MI Sup. Ct. AO 2020-17 | - |
| Right-to-Counsel adopted | Ord. 2022-006 | - |
| State order | - | EO 2020-134 |
| Federal program | - | CDC moratorium |
| Local court | - | 36th District Court |
| Diversion program | - | Funded via CERA |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Detroit FAQ
Is there an active eviction moratorium in Detroit?
No. All COVID-era moratoriums lapsed by late 2021. Current protections come through Right to Counsel, just-cause rules, and ongoing limited rental assistance programs.
Can I still apply for back-rent assistance?
Detroit's COVID Emergency Rental Assistance closed enrollment in 2023. The Wayne County Treasurer's Pay-as-You-Stay program remains open for tax-foreclosure-risk renters.
Livonia FAQ
Are eviction moratoriums still active in Wayne County?
No. The pandemic-era moratoriums ended in 2021. Eviction defense and rental aid still exist through Lakeshore Legal Aid, United Community Housing Coalition, and the Wayne Metro CAA.
What replaced the moratorium for Detroit tenants?
The 36th District Court Eviction Diversion Program connects tenants with rental assistance and right-to-counsel attorneys before judgment, reducing default judgments and stabilizing more households.
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