Jefferson Square — Project-Based Section 8 in Detroit

541 Dickerson St, Detroit, MI, 48215

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 180 units · Managed by Continental Management, LLC

About this apartment

Jefferson Square is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 541 Dickerson St, Detroit with 180 apartments (180 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (313) 823-6722.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Jefferson Square

Jefferson Square is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 541 Dickerson St, Detroit 48215. It has 180 apartments, 180 of which are subsidized (16 one-bedroom, 148 two-bedroom, 16 three-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Michigan area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at (313) 823-6722 (managed by Continental Management, LLC) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Michigan Senate Bills 205-207, effective April 2, 2025, prohibit source-of-income discrimination statewide, including refusal of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers; landlords who own five or fewer rental units are generally exempt

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Detroit page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Detroit.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.