Cornerstone Estates 7b Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cornerstone Estates 7b is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 60 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $881/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 25 months.
60
total units
98%
occupancy
$881
avg resident rent
25 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 909 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201 Map → |
| Average household income | $42,511/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,009/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 31% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 69% |
How to apply at Cornerstone Estates 7b
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 909 Peterboro 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 (~$881/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchestra Towers LIHTC | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Orchestra Tower PB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Brewster-douglas Public Housing | Detroit | 2 km |
| Fountain Court Cooperative PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Kamper Stevens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Kamper Stevens I PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Friendship Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Trumbull Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cornerstone Estates 7b 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 7b?
Residents report average rents near $881/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 7b?
Contact the management office at 909 Peterboro 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.