Monroe Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Monroe, Michigan.

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Closed: Monroe Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Greenwood Townhouses, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: River Park Place Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Monroe Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List

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


This Housing Commission has two apartment communities located throughout Monroe:
River Park Plaza has 71 efficiency apartments and 77 one bedroom apartments dedicated to elderly/disabled individuals.  This community has pull cords in every unit,  and 24 hour onsite caretakers are available.


Greenwood Townhouses is a 115 unit community that offers 2-4 bedrooms there is a day care and security guards on site.


To apply for public housing you can pick up an application at their office located at 20 N. Roessler Monroe, MI 48162, between the hours of 8:30-11:30 and 1:00-3:30, Monday-Thursday and 8:30-11:30 on Fridays.


Once you have completed your application it can be mailed or hand delivered to the above address.  Be sure to include copies of birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for all adult household members with your application.


For more information the Housing Commission can be reached by calling 734-242-5880, during normal office hours or you can visit their website www.monroehousing.org.

Closed: Greenwood Townhouses, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Monroe Housing Commission (MHC) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Greenwood Townhouses from an unknown open date until, March 6, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to apply in person.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHC website on March 12, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: River Park Place Public Housing Waiting List

The Monroe Housing Commission (MHC) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for River Park Apartments from March 6, 2024, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, apply in person at the Monroe Housing Commission management office, which is located at 20 North Roessler, Monroe, Michigan 48162. The office is inside the River Park Plaza housing facility on the first floor. 8:30-11:30 am and 1:00-3:30 pm. Monday - Thursday. 8:30 am – 11:30 am on Fridays.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHC website on March 12, 2024.

About The Agency

Monroe Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 293 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Monday 8:30am-1:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-1:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-1:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-1:00pm

20 North Roessler Street, Monroe, MI

Visit Website(734) 242-5880

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How large is the Monroe Housing Commission?

Monroe Housing Commission serves 256 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 256 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 85 percent of households served by Monroe Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 98 percent of Monroe Housing Commission households.

How many Monroe Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 56 households and make up 22 percent of households served by Monroe Housing Commission.

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

There are 179 female-headed renter households living in Monroe Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Monroe Housing Commission.

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

Black 67
White 184
Hispanic 5

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

There are 58 households headed by seniors served by the Monroe Housing Commission. Senior households are 23% of households in Monroe Housing Commission housing.

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

There are 74 persons with disabilities living in Monroe Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the Monroe Housing Commission.

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

The Monroe Housing Commission is rated as a standard 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 Monroe Housing Commission

Greenwood Townhouses

717 Roeder St, Monroe, Michigan 48162

bed 2-4
payment Subsidized

River Park Greenwood

20 N Roessler St, Monroe, Michigan 48162

bed Studio
payment Subsidized
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