Diggs Homes Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Diggs Homes is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 201 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
201
total units
78%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1331 E Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48207 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,962/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,962/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 55% |
How to apply at Diggs Homes
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 1331 E Canfield 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 (~$346/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Tower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Warren Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Brewster-douglas Public Housing | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Friendship Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Orchestra Towers LIHTC | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Orchestra Tower PB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Palmer Court Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Mcdonald Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Diggs Homes 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 Diggs Homes?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Diggs Homes?
Contact the management office at 1331 E Canfield 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.