Income-Restricted Apartments in Detroit
Income-restricted apartments in Detroit — including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties — limit who can rent based on income, with rents capped at affordable levels. They complement the Detroit Housing Commission's public housing and voucher programs.
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About This Program in Detroit
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 Detroit
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.