Scattered Sites Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 81 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $495/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
81
total units
75%
occupancy
$495
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 18575 Greeley St, Detroit, MI 48203 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,873/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,911/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
How to apply at Scattered Sites
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 18575 Greeley 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 (~$495/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Detroit
- River Towers LIHTC
- Sheridan Place I Public Housing
- Freedom Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lexington Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkview Square PB Section 8
- Parkview Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- River Place Apts LIHTC
- Bicentennial Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bicentennial Towers PB Section 8
- Jeffries Homes Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morton Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Palmer Park Estates LIHTC | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Palmer Park Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| L'vogue Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Gabrielle LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2.4 km |
| Bishop Moore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2.4 km |
| Bishop G.d. Moore Apartments PB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2.4 km |
| Town Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Detroit
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Scattered Sites have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Scattered Sites?
Residents report average rents near $495/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 Scattered Sites?
Contact the management office at 18575 Greeley 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.