Nortown Homes LIHTC Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Nortown Homes is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Detroit, MI with 50 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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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 | 8980 Bessemore St, Detroit, MI 48213 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 50 |
| Placed in service | 2004 |
How to apply at Nortown 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 8980 Bessemore 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Van Dyke Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Parkside Village Iv Rehab Public Housing | Detroit | 3.4 km |
| The Villages at Parkside Ii LIHTC | Detroit | 3.4 km |
| Parkside Village Ii Rehab Public Housing | Detroit | 3.4 km |
| The Villages at Parkside Iv LIHTC | Detroit | 3.4 km |
| Colony Arms PB Section 8 | Detroit | 4.2 km |
| Colony and Fisher Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 4.2 km |
| Hamtramck Senior Plaza Public Housing | Hamtramck | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Detroit
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Nortown 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 Nortown 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 Nortown Homes?
Contact the management office at 8980 Bessemore 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.