Brainard Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Brainard Street Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Detroit, MI with 120 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
120
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 640 Brainard St, Detroit, MI 48201 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 120 |
| Placed in service | 2005 |
How to apply at Brainard Street Apts
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 640 Brainard 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster-douglas Public Housing | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Friendship Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Cathedral Tower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Warren Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Williams Pavilion LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Diggs Homes Public Housing | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Medical Center Village- Family LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Medical Center Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Brainard Street Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Brainard Street Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Brainard Street Apts?
Contact the management office at 640 Brainard 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.