Bishop Co-op is located along the Detroit River next to Bishop Park in Wyandotte. This 9-story, 196 unit senior community offers affordable housing to resident members age 62 and over. Bishop Co-op is nationally recognized as A Community of Quality by the National Affordable Housing Management Association. The property was completed in 1971.
Bishop Co-op Apartments has come to be a healthier and safer environment to live in by becoming 100% smoke free. Smoking is not allowed within the individual apartments, the common areas, and within 25 feet of the building.
Resident members enjoy the peace and privacy of their apartments, but also enjoy participating in the frequent community activities such as luncheons, dinners, bingo, card nights, exercise classes and ice-cream socials. Various committees are supported by the members that include: Friendship; Showcase Bingo, Education, Fire Safety, and Grounds to name a few.
Bishop Co-op is conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Wyandotte. The beauty and serenity of Bishop Park and the water of the Detroit River make the location ideal for relaxation. Bishop is pet friendly. The pet has to be 20 lbs. or under, and there's no pet deposit.
Living in a co-op means living in a building that is controlled by the resident members. The resident members vote on all major operating decisions, including writing the annual budget. The membership also includes privileges such as serving in elected or appointed positions, voting in co-op elections, CSI board elections, corporate bylaw changes or other matters coming before the members. Resident members have the opportunity to attend many different functions throughout the year, including the CSI annual luncheon. Becoming part of a CSI co-op allows you to enjoy the benefits of apartment living while retaining control of your environment.
Bishop Co-op is affordable for everyone. Many units have subsidy in which resident members pay only 30% of their income for rent. So don't wait! Call for tours! Join us today!
Last updated on March 8th, 2017
Last updated on March 16th, 2022
Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
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Studio (Studio/1) | 350 | Call for Price |
One Bedroom (1/1) | 435 | Call for Price |
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 8:30am-5:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:30am-5:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am-5:00pm |
Thursday | 8:30am-5:00pm |
Friday | 8:30am-5:00pm |
Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this community are based on tenant incomes. Tenants leasing units participating in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program typically contribute less than 30% of their adjusted income towards rental costs.
Since this property was built or renovated using funding from HUD's Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program, residency is usually restricted to households earning 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or less with at least one member age 62 years or older. Tenants pay rent based on household income. This rent is usually the highest of the following three amounts: either 30% adjusted monthly income, or 10% unadjusted monthly income, or, if receiving welfare assistance, the housing costs portion of this assistance.
Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Wyandotte but actual income limits may differ for units at Bishop Co-op Senior Apartments.
AMI Band | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
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30% | $18,800 | $21,500 | $24,200 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
50% | $31,350 | $35,800 | $40,300 | $44,750 | $48,350 | $51,950 | $55,500 | $59,100 |
80% | $50,150 | $57,300 | $64,450 | $71,600 | $77,350 | $83,100 | $88,800 | $94,550 |
Bishop Co-op Senior Apartments is managed by CSI Support & Development.