Mcdonald Square LIHTCPB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mcdonald Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 180 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average.
180
total units
97%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2900 E Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48207 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,864/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,115/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Mcdonald Square
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 2900 E Vernor Hwy, 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 (~$333/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Hall Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Elmwood Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Martin Luther King Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Martin Luther King I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Brewster-douglas Public Housing | Detroit | 1.7 km |
| Friendship Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.7 km |
| Diggs Homes Public Housing | Detroit | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mcdonald Square 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 Mcdonald Square?
Residents report average rents near $333/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 Mcdonald Square?
Contact the management office at 2900 E Vernor Hwy 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.