Hancock Residential Center PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hancock Residential Center is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 16 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 W Willis St, Detroit, MI 48201 Map → |
How to apply at Hancock Residential Center
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 801 W Willis 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchestra Towers LIHTC | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Orchestra Tower PB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Trumbull Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Trumbull Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Cathedral Tower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Warren Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Williams Pavilion LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| St. Antoine Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hancock Residential Center 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 Hancock Residential Center?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Hancock Residential Center?
Contact the management office at 801 W Willis 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.