Hamtramck Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Hamtramck, Michigan.

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The Hamtramck Housing Commission is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and elderly/disabled individuals.

This Housing Authority has one apartment community for families and elderly/disabled individuals and one apartment community designated for elderly/disabled individuals.

There is currently a 3-5 year wait for public housing.

To apply for public housing you can pick up an application at their office located at 12025 Dequindre St., Hamtramck, MI 48212, or have an application mailed to you by calling the office during normal business hours at 313-868-7445.

Once the application has been completed you must hand deliver it to the above address Monday-Friday, during normal business hours. Be sure to have originals of birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and Photo IDs for all adult household members.

For more information the Housing Authority can be reached by calling 313-868-7445 during normal business hours.

About The Agency

Hamtramck Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 450 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

2620 Holbrook Avenue, Hamtramck, MI

(313) 868-7445

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Hamtramck Housing Commission?

Hamtramck Housing Commission serves 441 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 441 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Hamtramck Housing Commission?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 87 percent of households served by Hamtramck Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Hamtramck Housing Commission households.

How many Hamtramck Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 74 households and make up 17 percent of households served by Hamtramck Housing Commission.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Hamtramck Housing Commission?

There are 308 female-headed renter households living in Hamtramck Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Hamtramck Housing Commission.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Hamtramck Housing Commission renters?

Black	335
Asian-Pacific Islander	9
White	101

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Hamtramck Housing Commission?

There are 176 households headed by seniors served by the Hamtramck Housing Commission. Senior households are 40% of households in Hamtramck Housing Commission housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Hamtramck Housing Commission housing?

There are 88 persons with disabilities living in Hamtramck Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 20% of households served by the Hamtramck Housing Commission.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Hamtramck Housing Commission?

The Hamtramck Housing Commission is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Hamtramck Housing Commission

Hamtramck Senior Plaza

2620 Holbrook St, Hamtramck, Michigan 48212

Colonel Hamtramck Homes

12088 Oklahoma St, Hamtramck, Michigan 48212