Fountain Court Cooperative PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fountain Court Cooperative is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 174 units reporting 66% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $289/month on average.
174
total units
66%
occupancy
$289
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3088 Lawton St, Detroit, MI 48216 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,190/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,325/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Fountain Court Cooperative
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 3088 Lawton 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 (~$289/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fountain Court Cooperative 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 Fountain Court Cooperative?
Residents report average rents near $289/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 Fountain Court Cooperative?
Contact the management office at 3088 Lawton 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.