Scattered Sites Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Scattered Sites is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 49 units reporting 63% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $662/month on average.
49
total units
63%
occupancy
$662
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 17570 Santa Barbara Dr, Detroit, MI 48221 Map → |
| Average household income | $30,298/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,887/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
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 17570 Santa Barbara Dr, 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 (~$662/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mcgivney Bethune §202 Senior | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Theresa Maxis Apartments PB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| University Grove Homes LIHTC | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Meyers Plaza Co-op §202 Senior | Detroit | 1.7 km |
| Northwest Unity Homes LIHTC | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Northwest Unity Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Village of Harmony Manor §202 Senior | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Palmer Park Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.4 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 $662/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 17570 Santa Barbara Dr 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.