Smith Homes Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Smith Homes is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 156 units reporting 70% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $330/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 139 months.
156
total units
70%
occupancy
$330
avg resident rent
139 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 14315 Crescent Dr, Detroit, MI 48223 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,492/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,065/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
How to apply at Smith Homes
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 14315 Crescent 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 (~$330/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brightmoor Scattered Sites Phase Ii LIHTC | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Brightmoor Homes Ii LIHTC | Detroit | 1.7 km |
| Brightmoor Homes Iii LIHTC | Detroit | 1.7 km |
| Faith Manor §202 Senior | Detroit | 2 km |
| Plymouth Square PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Hope Park Homes LIHTC | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Afg Miller Grove Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Restoration Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Smith Homes 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 Smith Homes?
Residents report average rents near $330/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 Smith Homes?
Contact the management office at 14315 Crescent 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.