A program where Detroiters are temporarily housed in hotels following an eviction, or other cases of housing instability, may wrap up by the end of next month for some residents.

That’s because federal emergency rent aid that is backing the stays has to be used up by June 30, according to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, or MSHDA.

Tenant advocates in Detroit say residents are struggling to find units. Meanwhile, housing providers and city officials say hotel residents have assigned case managers to help find rental units or shelter support, but are restricted by funding requirements. They say that the stays were meant to be as short as possible, as people secure permanent housing.

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