Colonel Hamtramck Homes Public Housing Hamtramck, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonel Hamtramck Homes is a Public Housing community in Hamtramck, MI with 300 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $250/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 48 months.
300
total units
93%
occupancy
$250
avg resident rent
48 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 12088 Oklahoma St, Hamtramck, MI 48212 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,920/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,902/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Colonel Hamtramck Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 12088 Oklahoma St, Hamtramck; 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 (~$250/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hamtramck
- Hamtramck Senior Plaza Public Housing
- Phoenix LIHTC
- Sarah Garrett Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hamtramck Square Ii LIHTC
- Hamtramck Square LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista - Glendale LIHTC | Highland Park | 0.8 km |
| Benjamin Manor LIHTC | Highland Park | 1.7 km |
| Gabrielle LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2 km |
| Bishop Moore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2 km |
| Bishop G.d. Moore Apartments PB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2 km |
| Howard Place Apts LIHTC | Highland Park | 2.5 km |
| Labelle Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2.5 km |
| Nso Bell Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hamtramck
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonel Hamtramck Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Colonel Hamtramck Homes?
Residents report average rents near $250/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 Colonel Hamtramck Homes?
Contact the management office at 12088 Oklahoma St in Hamtramck. 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.