Devon Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Ferndale, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Devon Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Ferndale, MI with 60 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $354/month on average.
60
total units
97%
occupancy
$354
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1225 Orchard St, Ferndale, MI 48220 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,102/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,245/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 80% |
How to apply at Devon Square
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 1225 Orchard St, Ferndale; 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 (~$354/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ferndale
- Royal Oak Tower LIHTC
- Autumn House Public Housing
- Project Unnamed Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelcrest Place Apts.#567 PB Section 8 | Hazel Park | 0.8 km |
| American House Hazel Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hazel Park | 2 km |
| Hazel Park Manor PB Section 8 | Hazel Park | 2 km |
| Isho-ii §811 | Hazel Park | 2 km |
| State Fair Apts Public Housing | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Penrose Village LIHTC | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Penrose Village Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| 20193 Irvington St LIHTC | Detroit | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ferndale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Devon Square 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 Devon Square?
Residents report average rents near $354/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 Devon Square?
Contact the management office at 1225 Orchard St in Ferndale. 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.