Get financial assistance for veterans and their families

Wayne County Department of Health, Human and Veterans Services - Veteran's Services Division

Information Status

Wayne County provides financial assistance to veterans and their families through the Soldiers and Sailors Relief and the Michigan Veterans Trust Funds. Assistance may be granted to a veteran or their spouse, widow/widower, or minor children.

Paying for utilitiesDeposit & rent assistanceMaintenance & repairs

What to do next

Ways to connect

Call 313-224-5045

Call to schedule an appointment to apply for assistance.

Email wcveterans@waynecounty.com

Email for more information.

Details

Documentation Needed to Enroll

Military Discharge (DD-214), valid Michigan photo ID, verification of income and expenses, and utility shut-off notices, eviction notice, or tax notice of property being taken for delinquent tax.

ADA Accessible

Yes

Free

Yes

Counties Served

Wayne

Eligibility requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Generally must have recognized wartime service (resources available thru 2023 for peacetime veterans); be honorably discharged; and be unable to provide the basic necessities of life without causing hardship to you or your family., Adults (18+)

Citizenship Requirements

US citizen or permanent resident (Green Card Holder)

External Link:https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/hhvs/veteran-s-services.aspx