Martin Luther King Homes LIHTC Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Martin Luther King Homes is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Detroit, MI with 45 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) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2515 W Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48208 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 45 |
| Placed in service | 2005 |
How to apply at Martin Luther King Homes
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 2515 W Forest Ave, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harriet Tubman Public Housing | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Young Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Trumbull Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Trumbull Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Roberts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Warren West Public Housing | Detroit | 2 km |
| Fountain Court Cooperative PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Village Center PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Detroit
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Martin Luther King Homes have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Martin Luther King Homes?
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 Martin Luther King Homes?
Contact the management office at 2515 W Forest Ave 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.