Colony Arms PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colony Arms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 161 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $234/month on average.
161
total units
94%
occupancy
$234
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 9303 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,751/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,835/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 68% |
How to apply at Colony Arms
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 9303 E Jefferson Ave, 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 (~$234/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Park Village Senior Apartments at LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| 8330 on the River LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Rivers Towers PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Fairview PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Grayhaven Marina Village LIHTC | Detroit | 2.5 km |
| Jefferson Square LIHTC | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Jefferson Square Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Winston Place Apts LIHTC | Detroit | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colony Arms 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 Colony Arms?
Residents report average rents near $234/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 Colony Arms?
Contact the management office at 9303 E Jefferson Ave 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.