Cornerstone Estates 7a Public Housing Detroit, MI

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Cornerstone Estates 7a is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 39 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $626/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.

39
total units
97%
occupancy
$626
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Public Housing
Address908 Temple St, Detroit, MI 48201 Map →
Average household income$37,991/yr
Average personal income$15,864/yr
People per unit2.4
Moved in within last year5%
Households below 30% AMI45%
Households below 50% AMI66%
One-bedroom share8%

How to apply at Cornerstone Estates 7a

Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 908 Temple 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 (~$626/mo average here).

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Cornerstone Estates 7a 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 Cornerstone Estates 7a?
Residents report average rents near $626/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 Cornerstone Estates 7a?
Contact the management office at 908 Temple 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.