Charles Terrace / Sojourner Truth — DHC Public Housing in Detroit

4617 E Nevada St, Detroit, MI, 48234

About this apartment

Charles Terrace / Sojourner Truth is a Detroit Housing Commission community of about 186 homes on Detroit's east side, with landmark civil-rights history. Rent is income-based; apply through DHC.

This is DHC public housing. Applications go through the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) waitlist — not a private landlord.

About Charles Terrace / Sojourner Truth

Charles Terrace / Sojourner Truth is a Detroit Housing Commission community of about 186 homes near East Nevada Street on Detroit's east side. The Sojourner Truth Homes are a landmark in American civil-rights history: when the first Black families moved in during 1942, they were met with violent opposition, and federal troops were ultimately required to protect them. Rent is income-based, set at about 30% of adjusted household income.

How to apply

1. Apply through dhcmi.org using the DHC applicant portal when the public housing or Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is open
2. Waitlists open and close periodically — check current status with DHC
3. You can indicate property preferences; Charles Terrace / Sojourner Truth may be available
4. When a matching unit is available, DHC contacts you for an eligibility review and an offer

Rent is about 30% of adjusted household income — there is no flat market rent.

Your rights

As of April 2, 2025, Michigan law (Senate Bills 205-207) bans source-of-income discrimination statewide — a landlord generally cannot refuse you simply because you would pay with a Housing Choice Voucher. Landlords who own five or fewer rental units are generally exempt.

Neighborhood

Detroit's east side near East Nevada Street is served by DDOT bus routes along Ryan Road and Seven Mile.

For current waitlist information, call DHC at (313) 877-8000 or visit dhcmi.org. Applications are free.