Rivertown Neighborhood Sr Housing — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in Detroit

3196 Franklin St, Detroit, MI, 48207

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 50 units · Managed by Presbyterian Villages of Michigan

About this apartment

Rivertown Neighborhood Sr Housing is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 3196 Franklin St, Detroit with 50 apartments (50 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 313-259-9000.

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 Rivertown Neighborhood Sr Housing

Rivertown Neighborhood Sr Housing is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 3196 Franklin St, Detroit 48207. It has 50 apartments, 50 of which are subsidized (50 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older 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 313-259-9000 (managed by Presbyterian Villages of Michigan) 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.