Harriet Tubman Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harriet Tubman is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 199 units reporting 66% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $314/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 12 months.
199
total units
66%
occupancy
$314
avg resident rent
12 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2450 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,827/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,996/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 27% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Harriet Tubman
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 2450 W Grand Blvd, 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 (~$314/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trumbull Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
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| Village Center PB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
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| Warren Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.5 km |
| Williams Pavilion LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harriet Tubman 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 Harriet Tubman?
Residents report average rents near $314/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 Harriet Tubman?
Contact the management office at 2450 W Grand Blvd 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.