Wyoming Offers Fair Housing and Section 8 Seminar

WYOMING, Mich., – The City of Wyoming Community Development Office will host a Fair Housing and Section 8 Seminar in March.

The seminar will be offered on March 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wyoming Public Library at 3350 Michael Ave., S.W.

Sponsored by the City of Wyoming Community Development Office and hosted by the Fair Housing Center, the seminar will provide practical, up-to-date information to assist housing professionals in their daily compliance with federal, state and local fair housing laws.

Landlords, rental agents, property management personnel, real estate agents, residents and others are invited to attend the seminar.

Wyoming/Grandville - The Sportscenter Cafe at the corner of 56th Street and Wilson is getting a bar!

The neighborhood cafe began advertising last week that starting May 1st the restaurant will have a full bar.

The restaurant features several large screen TVs focusing on sports, but has not had a liquor license since opening last year.

Through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, the City of Wyoming has purchased and renovated Wyoming homes that are now being offered to income qualified families at a 20% discounted sale price.

These homes are available for viewing through the newly created "Home Ownership Programs" button on the City of Wyoming website: www.wyomingmi.gov, under Featured Links.

The "Home Ownership Program" page also answers frequently asked questions about the program and provides information on basic eligibility requirements.  All homes on the site have been renovated, are energy efficient and are code compliant.

Interested families should contact the Planning Office for additional information.