Saint Rita Apartments

35 Owen Street, Detroit, MI 48202

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	1 Bed	1 Bath	721 Sq Ft

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

The St. Rita was built in 1916 for Robert S. Braun and designed by architect Harry C. Stevens.

It originally contained 24 suites (though today is home to 26 one-bedroom apartments). Its red tapestry brick and white terra cotta finishes give it a classic look. The entrance lobby and stairway were finished in English-Italian marble and ornamental plaster. The corridor floors had in-laid ceramic Mosaic tiles. The suites facing Owen Avenue originally featured five rooms and a bath. Those in the back had four rooms. The rooms were finished in mahogany and white enamel, and the baths featured white tile.

The six-story building managed to hang on until the 1990s, when it was damaged by fire. It sat empty and was teed up to be demolished by the City in 2008. However, possibly because of Detroit's precarious financial condition ahead of bankruptcy, the St. Rita managed to dodge the wrecking ball.

Dave's Thoughts On Saint Rita Apartments

Because Saint Rita Apartments participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing and the LIHTC program, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households earning 60% or less of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. For a HOME project of this size, some of the units are set aside for households at or below 50% AMI with a corresponding lower rent cap. As this property appears not to have a project-based subsidy or any other Federal assistance, you likely will have to pay your own rent, albeit, at a lower rent amount thanks to the HOME and LIHTC programs. Since this property participates in the HOME and LIHTC programs, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Saint Rita Apartments Amenities

Air Conditioning
Oven and Range

Units at Saint Rita Apartments

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
1 Bedroom (1/1)	721ft²	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Saint Rita Apartments

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$19,900 / year	$22,750 / year	$25,600 / year	$30,000 / year	$35,140 / year	$40,280 / year	$45,420 / year	$50,560 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$33,150 / year	$37,900 / year	$42,650 / year	$47,350 / year	$51,150 / year	$54,950 / year	$58,750 / year	$62,550 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$33,150 / year	$37,900 / year	$42,650 / year	$47,350 / year	$51,150 / year	$54,950 / year	$58,750 / year	$62,550 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$39,780 / year	$45,480 / year	$51,180 / year	$56,820 / year	$61,380 / year	$65,940 / year	$70,500 / year	$75,060 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$53,050 / year	$60,600 / year	$68,200 / year	$75,750 / year	$81,850 / year	$87,900 / year	$93,950 / year	$100,000 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Saint Rita Apartments

Does Saint Rita Apartments have a waiting list?

Saint Rita Apartments probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Saint Rita Apartments?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

In addition to Saint Rita Apartments, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Detroit?

In addition to Saint Rita Apartments, we list 423 other affordable properties in Detroit. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 25094 affordable units in Detroit.

When was the Saint Rita Apartments listing last updated?

Saint Rita Apartments listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/01/2023 by Joshua Cappell. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.