454 Watson PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
454 Watson is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 18 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $384/month on average.
18
total units
94%
occupancy
$384
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 454 Watson St, Detroit, MI 48201 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,293/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,388/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at 454 Watson
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 454 Watson St, Detroit; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$384/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchestra Towers LIHTC | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Orchestra Tower PB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Diggs Homes Public Housing | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Medical Center Village- Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Medical Center Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Forest Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Cathedral Tower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Warren Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 454 Watson have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at 454 Watson?
Residents report average rents near $384/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at 454 Watson?
Contact the management office at 454 Watson St in Detroit. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.