Elmtree PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elmtree is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 35 units reporting 46% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $143/month on average.
35
total units
46%
occupancy
$143
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2020 Elmhurst St, Detroit, MI 48206 Map → |
| Average household income | $5,758/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,222/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 73% |
How to apply at Elmtree
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 2020 Elmhurst 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 (~$143/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Place Apts LIHTC | Highland Park | 1.1 km |
| Labelle Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 1.1 km |
| Nso Bell Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Bella Vista Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 1.1 km |
| Gabrielle LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2.4 km |
| Colonel Hamtramck Homes Public Housing | Hamtramck | 2.8 km |
| Palmer Park Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.3 km |
| Village Center PB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elmtree have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Elmtree?
Residents report average rents near $143/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 Elmtree?
Contact the management office at 2020 Elmhurst 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.