ABOUT DWELLING PLACE

Building community through housing opportunities

For more than 40 years, Dwelling Place has been creating housing solutions that do more than provide shelter — they build stronger, more inclusive communities.

About us

Dwelling Place is a nonprofit housing provider and community advocate based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We believe that housing is the foundation for thriving communities. Our team is bold, determined, creative, and inclusive, working every day to make sure that safe, affordable housing is not just an idea, but a reality.

At Dwelling Place, our mission is simple: everyone deserves a dwelling place. Through affordable rental homes, community land trust ownership opportunities, support services, and partnerships, we work to make that promise real — creating housing solutions that strengthen neighborhoods and build healthier futures for all.

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What we do

Dwelling Place brings housing and community together. Our work spans:

Affordable Rental Homes – safe, high-quality housing across West Michigan
Community Land Trust Homes – creating lasting homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers
Support Services – one-on-one assistance that helps residents thrive beyond housing
Community Building & Engagement – programs that amplify resident voice and strengthen neighborhoods
Commercial Properties – affordable spaces for small businesses and entrepreneurs that bring vibrancy to local neighborhoods

Why we’re here

We know that a home is more than four walls. It’s the foundation of health, opportunity, and belonging. That’s why we don’t stop at housing — we partner with residents, neighbors, and organizations to create inclusive communities where everyone can flourish.