Section 8 & Affordable Housing in 48223
ZIP 48223 covers northwest Detroit, home to Detroit Housing Commission properties including Smith Homes. This page explains how Section 8 and public housing work in this area.
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Subsidized housing in ZIP code 48223
2 subsidized & affordable buildings with 120 apartments in total: 1 Project-based Section 8, 1 Public housing.
2 subsidized & affordable buildings
These buildings have federal rent subsidies attached to the unit — you apply to the building directly and pay about 30% of your income. Most keep their own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's voucher list.
- Urban Homes — Project-Based Section 8 in Detroit
12870 W Outer Dr Apt 211 48223
- Smith Homes — DHC Public Housing in Detroit
14315 Crescent Dr 48223
Public housing
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About This Program in Michigan
In Detroit, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in a DHC property or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Michigan
Apply through DHC at dhcmi.org using its applicant portal when waitlists are open. As of April 2, 2025, Michigan bans source-of-income discrimination statewide (Senate Bills 205-207), so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher — though landlords owning five or fewer units are generally exempt. Call DHC at (313) 877-8000 for current waitlist status.
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