State Fair Apartments — DHC Public Housing in Detroit

1231 W State Fair Ave, Detroit, MI, 48203

About this apartment

State Fair Apartments is a Detroit Housing Commission community of about 199 homes in north Detroit. 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 State Fair Apartments

State Fair Apartments is a Detroit Housing Commission community of about 199 homes near West State Fair Avenue in north Detroit. 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; State Fair Apartments 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

North Detroit near the former State Fairgrounds is served by DDOT bus routes along Woodward and Eight Mile.

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