DETROIT — The City Council approved a municipal ID initiative, which will help the homeless and undocumented immigrants gain access to city services.

To obtain a Michigan ID card, a resident needs a Social Security Number and three documents to prove state residency, legal presence and identity verification. That is too much for some Detroiters, who may have a complicated immigration status or lack permanent residence.

The Detroit identification card cannot serve as a driver’s license. However, it will provide holders admission to city activities and provide identification to law enforcement.

The ordinance, which was backed by Mayor Mike Duggan, passed 7-0 on Tuesday.

Councilwoman Raquel Castañeda-López, who advocated for the program, said the ID is a “key step” in making Detroit more diverse and inclusive. She added that the program ensures that Detroit is welcoming of established residents as well as newcomers.

“It really is to make sure we’re in alignment with recognizing people’s basic rights like human dignity,” she said.

The cards will be available this fall. They will display the resident’s name, photo, address, date of birth and signature, according to the ordinance.

Applicants must provide a U.S. or foreign passport or Visa and proof of residency, such as a utility bill, lease agreement or other document that is dated within 30 days of the application.

City officials said they will work with banks to accept the municipal, Alexis Wiley, Duggan’s chief of staff, told the Free Press.