Greenbrook Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Greenbrook is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 32 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $354/month on average.
32
total units
88%
occupancy
$354
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 19801 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48235 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,653/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,174/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Greenbrook
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 19801 Greenfield Rd, 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 (~$354/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bowin Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
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| Central Park Village PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Greenhouse LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Teitel Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oak Park | 3.3 km |
| Teitel Jewish Apts. PB Section 8 | Oak Park | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Greenbrook 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 Greenbrook?
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 Greenbrook?
Contact the management office at 19801 Greenfield Rd 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.