⌦ Supportive & Affordable Housing Development
⌦ Grant Writing for Affordable Housing & Homeless Programs
⌦ Compliance: HMIS, eSNAPS, Sage, MSHDA, HUD, LIHTC
⌦ Technical Assistance & Training
⌦ Community Education
About Michael Appel
Michael Appel has worked in the field of housing and community development for over 30 years. Since 1993, he has worked at Avalon Housing, starting as Housing Development Specialist and later serving as Associate and then Executive Director. He is currently Senior Developer at Avalon. From 2016 - 2026, he was also Senior Project Manager with Develop Detroit. He has developed over 200 units of permanent supportive housing at nearly 20 different projects—with involvement from site selection through closing and rent-up. He has successfully secured financing for housing development, as well as ongoing operating grants, support services grants and rental assistance. Beginning as a tenant organizer and housing advocate, he has extensive experience in organizing, advocacy and policy initiatives, as well as organizational development. He has also taught Community Practice courses at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, led trainings and provided technical assistance.
