Central Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Detroit, MI

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Central Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 230 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $269/month on average.

230
total units
98%
occupancy
$269
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address2520 Central St, Detroit, MI 48209 Map →
Average household income$11,196/yr
Average personal income$8,696/yr
People per unit1.3
Moved in within last year11%
Households below 30% AMI94%
Households below 50% AMI99%
One-bedroom share91%

How to apply at Central Towers

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 2520 Central St, Detroit; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$269/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Detroit

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Dj Healy Site LIHTCDetroit0.8 km
Springwells Properties LIHTCPB Section 8Detroit1.7 km
Newberry Homes LIHTCDetroit2.8 km
Kennedy Plaza Public HousingDearborn3.5 km
Dearborn Town Center Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Dearborn3.5 km
Delray Senior Housing LIHTCDetroit3.5 km
Southwest Housing Partner LIHTCDetroit3.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Central Towers 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 Central Towers?
Residents report average rents near $269/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 Central Towers?
Contact the management office at 2520 Central 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.