Roberts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Roberts Iii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 126 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $307/month on average.
126
total units
90%
occupancy
$307
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,715/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,077/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 86% |
How to apply at Roberts Iii
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 3901 Grand River 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 (~$307/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Court Cooperative PB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Orchestra Towers LIHTC | Detroit | 2 km |
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| Trumbull Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.2 km |
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| Harriet Tubman Public Housing | Detroit | 2.4 km |
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| Warren West Public Housing | Detroit | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Roberts Iii 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 Roberts Iii?
Residents report average rents near $307/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 Roberts Iii?
Contact the management office at 3901 Grand River 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.