Jefferson Square Ii Apartments PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jefferson Square Ii Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 180 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $293/month on average.
180
total units
96%
occupancy
$293
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 541 Dickerson St, Detroit, MI 48215 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,344/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,182/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 8% |
How to apply at Jefferson Square Ii Apartments
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 541 Dickerson 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 (~$293/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Creekside Homes LIHTC | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Grayhaven Marina Village LIHTC | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Eastside Detroit Elderly LIHTC | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Morningside Commons Multi LIHTC | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Mack Ashland LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Eastside Detroit Homes LIHTC | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Colony Arms PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Colony and Fisher Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jefferson Square Ii Apartments 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 Jefferson Square Ii Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $293/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 Jefferson Square Ii Apartments?
Contact the management office at 541 Dickerson 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.