Analysis by David Layfield
Last Updated: October, 1st 2024
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Detroit, Michigan.
The Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Multi-Family Public Housing waiting list for apartments at the communities listed below is currently open. Applications are being accepted from October 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024.
This opening is for the following communities:
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here. Note: As of the morning of October 1, 2024, the application portal was having issues, we assume accommodating the overwhelming number of people looking to apply.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
It is 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 Detroit Housing Commission FAQ's on October 1, 2024 by Dave Layfield.
The application may be completed online at https://portal-dhcmi.securecafe.com/onlineleasing/detroit-live/guestlogin.aspx.
2024 Multiple Public Housing Communities has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
2024 Multiple Public Housing Communities Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Detroit Housing Commission.
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.
This housing agency serves Lapeer County, Macomb County, Oakland County, St Clair County, Wayne County, Michigan.
After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.
Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.
With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.
Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.
Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.
Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.
The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.
If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.
To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.
Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.
To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.
Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.
You have a limited time to apply for a waiting list that is open now, before it closes on the date announced by the housing authority. The housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes.
To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.
If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Detroit Housing Commission.
At the start of 2024, Detroit Housing Commission was managing 3,388 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 2,575 units occupied. This represents 76% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Detroit Housing Commission.
According to HUD, there is a total of 4,557 people living in Public Housing units managed by Detroit Housing Commission, with the average number of people per household being 2.
The 2,575 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 23 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 103 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 4 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Detroit Housing Commission.
The Detroit Housing Commission Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 76% of its units occupied by households with 24% unoccupied at the start of 2024.
Of the 2,575 Public Housing households in units managed by Detroit Housing Commission, 1,016 have at least one child. There are 34 two-parent households in the Detroit Housing Commission Public Housing units, and 983 single-parent households. There were 949 households with children with a female head of household.
The average annual household income for Detroit Housing Commission Public Housing tenant households is $16,278 The average annual income per person is $8,669 The average Public Housing household annual income is 23% of the local Area Median Income.
| Annual Income Range ($) | Number of Households | % of Vouchers |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $5,000 | 309 | 12% |
| $5,000 - $9,999 | 180 | 7% |
| $10,000 - $14,999 | 1,210 | 47% |
| $15,000 - $19,999 | 283 | 11% |
| $20,000+ | 618 | 24% |
Of all Public Housing households, 745 (22%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 34 (1%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 2,507 (74%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).
For the Detroit Housing Commission Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $1,053 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $12,636.
HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.
For the Detroit Housing Commission Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $363 per month or $4,356 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $934,725 per month, which is $11,216,700 per year.
The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $121 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.
Of the 3,388 households living in Public Housing units, 1,287 (50%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 592 (23%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 695 (27%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 18% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.
99% of Detroit Housing Commission Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.
| Race | Number of Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Black Non-Hispanic | 2,523 | 98% |
| Native American/Alaskan | 0 | 0% |
| White Non-Hispanic | 26 | 1% |
| Black Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| White Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Other Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Age Range of Head of Household | Number of Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Under 24 | 26 | 1% |
| 25-50/td> | 953 | 37% |
| 51-61 | 566 | 22% |
| 62-84 | 978 | 38% |
| 85 or Older | 51 | 2% |
Stay in contact with the housing agency after applying.
While on a waiting list, always keep your information up to date. If you get selected for housing, the agency needs to know how to reach you!Linda Vallare Johnson says:
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