Emerald Springs 1b LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Emerald Springs 1b is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 36 units reporting 81% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $382/month on average.
36
total units
81%
occupancy
$382
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5850 Emerald Springs Cir, Detroit, MI 48212 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,844/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,472/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
How to apply at Emerald Springs 1b
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 5850 Emerald Springs Cir, 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 (~$382/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sojourner Truth Public Housing | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Hamtramck Senior Plaza Public Housing | Hamtramck | 2.4 km |
| Shelborne Square Apts LIHTC | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Colonel Hamtramck Homes Public Housing | Hamtramck | 2.8 km |
| Palmer Park Estates LIHTC | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Buena Vista - Glendale LIHTC | Highland Park | 3.5 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Detroit | 4 km |
| Gabrielle LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Emerald Springs 1b have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Emerald Springs 1b?
Residents report average rents near $382/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 Emerald Springs 1b?
Contact the management office at 5850 Emerald Springs Cir 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.