Bowin Place LIHTCPB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bowin Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 192 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $349/month on average.
192
total units
97%
occupancy
$349
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 15400 W 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48235 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,655/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,923/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Bowin Place
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 15400 W 7 Mile Rd, 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 (~$349/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbrook Public Housing | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Eden Manor §202 Senior | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Evangelical Manor PB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Greenhouse LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Meyers Plaza Co-op §202 Senior | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Bellemere Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.3 km |
| Cambridge Towers PB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.4 km |
| Mcgivney Bethune §202 Senior | Detroit | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bowin Place have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Bowin Place?
Residents report average rents near $349/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 Bowin Place?
Contact the management office at 15400 W 7 Mile Rd 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.