Martin Luther King I LIHTCPB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Martin Luther King I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 152 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $214/month on average.
152
total units
93%
occupancy
$214
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 595 Chene St, Detroit, MI 48207 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,048/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,983/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Martin Luther King I
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 595 Chene 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 (~$214/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Elmwood Towers Apartments PB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Prince Hall Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
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| Chene Park Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Rivers Towers PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Brewster-douglas Public Housing | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Kamper Stevens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Martin Luther King I have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 I?
Residents report average rents near $214/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 Martin Luther King I?
Contact the management office at 595 Chene 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.