Jeffries Homes Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jeffries Homes is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 296 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $335/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
296
total units
95%
occupancy
$335
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1231 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,248/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,711/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 28% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Jeffries Homes
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 1231 Selden 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 (~$335/mo average here).
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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 Jeffries Homes 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 Jeffries Homes?
Residents report average rents near $335/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 Jeffries Homes?
Contact the management office at 1231 Selden 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.