Kennedy Plaza Public Housing Dearborn, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kennedy Plaza is a Public Housing community in Dearborn, MI with 119 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $300/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 36 months.
119
total units
97%
occupancy
$300
avg resident rent
36 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5111 Bingham St, Dearborn, MI 48126 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,395/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,559/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Kennedy Plaza
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 5111 Bingham St, Dearborn; 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 (~$300/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dearborn
- St. Sarkis Towers PB Section 8
- Village Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sisson Manor Public Housing
- Townsend Towers Public Housing
- Normandy Apartments PB Section 8
- Dearborn Town Center Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- City Hall Artist Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ferney Gardens LIHTC
- Lapeer Gardens LIHTC
- Salina Gardens LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dj Healy Site LIHTC | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Perry Square LIHTC | Melvindale | 3.3 km |
| Raupp Street Housing LIHTC | Melvindale | 3.3 km |
| Central Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.5 km |
| Springwells Partners LIHTC | Detroit | 3.5 km |
| Springwells Partners Ii LIHTC | Detroit | 3.5 km |
| Springwells Partners V LIHTC | Detroit | 3.5 km |
| Springwells Village Townhomes LIHTC | Detroit | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dearborn
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kennedy Plaza 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 Kennedy Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $300/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 Kennedy Plaza?
Contact the management office at 5111 Bingham St in Dearborn. 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.