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Wayne Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Wayne, Michigan.

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Open Until Further Notice: Wayne Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List

The Wayne Housing Commission (WHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and elderly/disabled households.

The WHA offers 36 one bedroom units dedicated to seniors, 18 one bedroom units for families, 10 two bedroom units for families, 10 three bedroom units for families, and 2 four bedroom units for families.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Download and print the application online.
  2. Pick up an application at the WHA office, located at 3355 S. Wayne Rd, Wayne, MI 48184.

Once the application has been completed, it can be:

  1. Mailed or hand delivered to the address above.
  2. Faxed to (734) 722-5052. 

The waiting time is approximately five years.

For more information, call the WHA at (734) 721-8602.

About The Agency

Wayne Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 76 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

3355 South Wayne Road, Wayne, MI

(734) 721-8602

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 Wayne Housing Commission?

Wayne Housing Commission serves 75 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 75 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 80 percent of households served by Wayne Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Wayne Housing Commission households.

How many Wayne Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 12 households and make up 17 percent of households served by Wayne Housing Commission.

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

There are 54 female-headed renter households living in Wayne Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Wayne Housing Commission.

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

Black 31
White 44

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

There are 44 households headed by seniors served by the Wayne Housing Commission. Senior households are 59% of households in Wayne Housing Commission housing.

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

There are 33 persons with disabilities living in Wayne Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 45% of households served by the Wayne Housing Commission.

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

The Wayne 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 Wayne Housing Commission

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4510 Woodward St, Wayne, Michigan 48184