Rivers Towers PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rivers Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 288 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $359/month on average.
288
total units
97%
occupancy
$359
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7800 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,113/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,797/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Rivers Towers
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 7800 E Jefferson 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 (~$359/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Hall Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.7 km |
| Martin Luther King Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Colony Arms PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Colony and Fisher Arms Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Martin Luther King I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Mcdonald Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.5 km |
| Chene Park Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.5 km |
| Elmwood Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rivers Towers 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 Rivers Towers?
Residents report average rents near $359/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 Rivers Towers?
Contact the management office at 7800 E Jefferson 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.