Detroit Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Lapeer County, Macomb County, Oakland County, St Clair County, Wayne County, Michigan.

Waiting List
Closed: City of Detroit and Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, and St. Clair County, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Charles Diggs Townhomes, John W. Smith Townhomes, Algonquin, Greenbrooke, State Fair, Harriet Tubman Apartments and Sojourner Truth Townhomes Multi-Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Brewster Townhomes Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Single Family Homes No 12, 13 and 14 Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Forest Park, Warren West, Riverbend Apartments, Sheridan Place I & II and Woodbridge Senior Village Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Oakwood Senior Manor, Jefferson Meadows, Pablo Davis, Wellington Senior Apartments, Parkview Place Apartments, and Colonial Meadows Senior Community, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Highland Manor Apartments, Peterboro Arms, 8900 Gratiot, 9100 on Gratiot, and Genesis Villa Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Milwaukee Junction Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Village Park, Vernon Murphy and Greenfield Court, Assisted Housing MOD Rehab Voucher Program Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: City View Senior Towers, Village of University Meadows, Village of Woodbridge Manor, Woodbridge Senior Apartments, and Rivertown Assisted Living Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: City of Detroit and Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, and St. Clair County, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from February 3, 2020, until February 5, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the DHC website.

Sources: This information was verified the DHC website, as of January 28, 2020.

Closed: Charles Diggs Townhomes, John W. Smith Townhomes, Algonquin, Greenbrooke, State Fair, Harriet Tubman Apartments and Sojourner Truth Townhomes Multi-Family Public Housing Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Multi-Family Public Housing waiting list for apartments at the communities listed below is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 17, 2020 until February 28, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

This opening was for the following communities:

  • Charles Diggs Townhomes
  • John W. Smith Townhomes
  • Algonquin Apartments
  • Greenbrooke Apartments
  • State Fair Apartments
  • Harriet Tubman Apartments
  • Sojourner Truth Townhomes

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHC public notice on November 2, 2020.

Closed: Brewster Townhomes Public Housing Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Multi-Family Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Brewster Townhomes is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 17, 2020 until September 25, 2020.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHC public notice on October 30, 2020.

Closed: Single Family Homes No 12, 13 and 14 Public Housing Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Family Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Single Family Homes No 12, 13 and 14 is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 17, 2020 until October 31, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHC public notice on November 2, 2020.

Closed: Forest Park, Warren West, Riverbend Apartments, Sheridan Place I & II and Woodbridge Senior Village Senior Public Housing Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Senior Public Housing waiting list for apartments at the communities listed below is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 17, 2020 until February 28, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

This opening is for the following communities:

  • Forest Park Apartments (50 and Older)
  • Warren West Apartments (50 and Older)
  • Riverbend Apartments (50 and Older)
  • Sheridan Place I & II (50 and Older)
  • Woodbridge Senior Village

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHC public notice on November 2, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Oakwood Senior Manor, Jefferson Meadows, Pablo Davis, Wellington Senior Apartments, Parkview Place Apartments, and Colonial Meadows Senior Community, Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Near-Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Oakwood Senior Manor, Jefferson Meadows, Pablo Davis, Wellington Senior Apartments, Parkview Place Apartments, and Colonial Meadows Senior Community is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least January, 2021 until further notice.

Please note: This waiting list is for applicants who are Age 55 and over.

  • Oakwood Senior Manor Apartments (1 & 2 bedrooms), is located at 14825 Nehls, Eastpointe, MI 48021
  • Jefferson Meadows Apartment (1 & 2 bedrooms), is located at 13101 Freud, Detroit, MI 48215
  • Pablo Davis Senior Apartments (1 & 2 bedrooms), is located at 9200 W Vernon Hwy, Detroit MI 48209
  • Wellington Senior Apartments (1 & 2 bedrooms), is located at 59 Seward, Detroit MI 48202
  • Parkview Place Apartments (1 bedroom), is located at 1401 Chene St, Detroit MI 48207
  • Colonial Meadows Senior Community (1 & 2 bedrooms), is located at 1246 E Walton Blvd, Pontiac, MI 48340

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Call the property you are interested in for more information or an appointment, List of properties can be found here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Detroit Housing Commission, Post Office Box 7549, Detroit MI 48207
  2. Emailed to waitlist@dhcmi.org (Subject Line: Project Based Voucher Application)

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHC on January 8, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Highland Manor Apartments, Peterboro Arms, 8900 Gratiot, 9100 on Gratiot, and Genesis Villa Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Highland Manor Apartments, Peterboro Arms, 8900 Gratiot, 9100 on Gratiot, and Genesis Villa is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least January 2021 until further notice.

  • Highland Manor Apartments (2 & 3 bedrooms), is located at 20 Sears, Highland Park, MI 48203.
  • Peterboro Arms (No Age Restrictions - Homeless requires Supportive Services) (2 Bedrooms), is located at 26 Peterboro, Detroit, MI 48209.
  • 8900 Gratiot (2 & 3 bedrooms), is located at 8900 Gratiot, Detroit MI 48213.
  • 9100 on Gratiot (1 & 2 bedrooms), is located at 9100 Gratiot, Detroit MI 48213.
  • Genesis Villa (2 & 3 bedrooms), is located at 91 Harper Detroit MI 48202.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Call the property you are interested in for more information or an appointment, List of properties can be found here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Detroit Housing Commission, Post Office Box 7549, Detroit MI 48207
  2. Emailed to waitlist@dhcmi.org (Subject Line: Project Based Voucher Application)

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHC on January 8, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Milwaukee Junction Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Milwaukee Junction Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least September, 2021, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Call (313) 874-2218 for more information or an appointment.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHC on September 7, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Village Park, Vernon Murphy and Greenfield Court, Assisted Housing MOD Rehab Voucher Program Other Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Assisted Housing MOD Rehab Voucher Program waiting list for apartments at Village Park, Vernon Murphy and Greenfield Court is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least September, 2021, until further notice.

  • Village Park, is located at 1085 Van Dyke Detroit, MI 48214, and has 1 and 2-Bedroom units.
  • Vernon Murphy, is located at 487 Charlotte Detroit, MI 48201, and has 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom units.
  • Greenfield Court, is located at 15041 Greenfield St. Detroit, MI 48221, and has 1-Bedroom units.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHC on September 7, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: City View Senior Towers, Village of University Meadows, Village of Woodbridge Manor, Woodbridge Senior Apartments, and Rivertown Assisted Living Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at City View Senior Towers, Village of University Meadows, Village of Woodbridge Manor, Woodbridge Senior Apartments, and Rivertown Assisted Living is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least January, 2021 until further notice.

Please note: This waiting list is for applicants who are age 62 and over.

  • City View Senior Towers Apartment, is located at 4690 St Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201, and has 1-Bedroom units.
  • Village of University Meadows Apartment, is located at 4500 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48208, and has 1 and 2-Bedroom units.
  • Village of Woodbridge Manor, is located at 1300 Manor Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Detroit MI 48201, and has 1 and 2-Bedroom units.
  • Woodbridge Senior Apartments, is located 1200 Martin Luther King Blvd, Detroit, MI 48201, and has 1 and 2-Bedroom units.
  • Rivertown Assisted Living, is located at 250 McDougall, Detroit MI 48207, and has 1 and 2-Bedroom units.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Call the property you are interested in for more information or an appointment, List of properties can be found here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Detroit Housing Commission, Post Office Box 7549, Detroit MI 48207
  2. Emailed to waitlist@dhcmi.org (Subject Line: Project Based Voucher Application)

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DHC on January 8, 2021.

About The Agency

Detroit Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 10,407 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am-4:30pm
Thursday 9:00am-4:30pm
Friday 9:00am-4:30pm

1301 East Jefferson, Detroit, MI

Visit Website(313) 877-8000

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How large is the Detroit Housing Commission?

Detroit Housing Commission serves 7,627 low-income households. The agency manages 6,563 Housing Choice Vouchers and 2,574 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Detroit Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Detroit Housing Commission households.

How many Detroit Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 2,059 households and make up 27 percent of households served by Detroit Housing Commission.

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

There are 6177 female-headed renter households living in Detroit Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Detroit Housing Commission.

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

Black 7,322
White 153
Hispanic 76

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

There are 2364 households headed by seniors served by the Detroit Housing Commission. Senior households are 31% of households in Detroit Housing Commission housing.

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

There are 1906 persons with disabilities living in Detroit Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Detroit Housing Commission.

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

The Detroit 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.

How often does Detroit Housing Commission open new waiting lists?

Detroit Housing Commission’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 3, 2020 and closed on February 5, 2020.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Detroit Housing Commission

Gardenview Estates

16461 Van Buren Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48228

9100 on Gratiot

9100 Gratiot, Detroit, Michigan 48213

Highland Manor Apartments

20 Sears St, Highland Park, Michigan 48203

Cityview Senior Tower

4701 Chrysler Dr, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Peterboro Arms Apartments

26 Peterboro St, Detroit, Michigan 48209

Algonquin Apartments

4711 Trumbull St, Detroit, Michigan 48208

Greenbrook Manor

19805 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, Michigan 48235

Smith Homes

14313 Crescent Dr, Detroit, Michigan 48223

Charles Terrace/ Sojourner Truth

4801 E Nevada St, Detroit, Michigan 48234

Brewster Homes

3526 St. Antione, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Warren West

4100 W Warren Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48210

Sheridan Place I & ll

7501 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48214

State Fair Apartments

1231 W State Fair, Detroit, Michigan 48203

Riverbend Towers

4386 Conner St, Detroit, Michigan 48215

Diggs Homes/ Forest Park Place

1331 E Canfield St, Detroit, Michigan 48207

Harriet Tubman

2450 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, Michigan 48208

Woodbridge Senior Village

3521 John D. Lodge, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Marwood Apartments

53 Marston St, Detroit, Michigan 48202

Genesis Villas at Medbury Park

91 Harper Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48202

Jefferson Meadows

13101 Freud St, Detroit, Michigan 48215

Woodbridge IV

1145 Contours Ln, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Woodbridge V

1221 Selden St, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Parkside Village II Rehab

12054 Stringham Ct, Detroit, Michigan 48213

Woodbridge Estates II

1244 Selden St, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Woodbridge III

1107 Contours Ln, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Emerald Springs 1b

12110 Buffalo St, Detroit, Michigan 48212

Cornerstone Estates 7a

2949 4th St, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Emerald Springs 1a

5603 Talbot St, Detroit, Michigan 48212

Woodbridge Estates I

1142 Temptations Ln, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Jeffries Homes

1231 Selden St, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Parkside Village IV Rehab

5018 Anderdon St, Detroit, Michigan 48213

Scattered Sites

18229 Stansbury St, Detroit, Michigan 48235

Scattered Sites

17570 Santa Barbara Dr, Detroit, Michigan 48221

Alexandrine Square Apartments

667 W Alexandrine St, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Woodland

2240 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, Michigan 48208

Frederick Douglass

544 Wilkins St, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Frederick Douglass

2601 Chrysler Dr, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Frederick Douglass

2701 Chrysler Dr, Detroit, Michigan 48201