Deaconess Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 Southgate, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Deaconess Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Southgate, MI with 150 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $412/month on average.
150
total units
99%
occupancy
$412
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 16400 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate, MI 48195 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,067/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,833/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Deaconess Tower
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 16400 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate; 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 (~$412/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Southgate
- Southgate Co-op Apartments PB Section 8
- Meadows of Southgate Phase Ii LIHTC
- American House Southgate LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rivergreen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Riverview | 1.4 km |
| Riverview Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Riverview | 2.8 km |
| Riverview Co-op Apartments PB Section 8 | Riverview | 2.8 km |
| Heritage Park Senior Village §202 Senior | Taylor | 3.4 km |
| American House Riverview LIHTC | Riverview | 4.2 km |
| American House Taylor LIHTC | Taylor | 5.2 km |
| American House Brownstown LIHTC | Brownstown Township | 5.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Southgate
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Deaconess Tower 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 Deaconess Tower?
Residents report average rents near $412/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 Deaconess Tower?
Contact the management office at 16400 Dix Toledo Rd in Southgate. 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.