Plymouth Square PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Plymouth Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 278 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $340/month on average.
278
total units
92%
occupancy
$340
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 20201 Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48228 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,270/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,024/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 67% |
How to apply at Plymouth Square
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 20201 Plymouth Rd, 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 (~$340/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Homes Public Housing | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Brightmoor Homes Iv LIHTC | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Brightmoor Scattered Sites Phase Ii LIHTC | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Brightmoor Scattered Sites Phase I LIHTC | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Gardenview Estastes Phase 5 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Joy West Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Brightmoor Homes Ii LIHTC | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Brightmoor Homes Iii LIHTC | Detroit | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Plymouth Square have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Plymouth Square?
Residents report average rents near $340/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 Plymouth Square?
Contact the management office at 20201 Plymouth Rd 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.