State Fair Apts Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
State Fair Apts is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 200 units reporting 73% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
200
total units
73%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1231 W State Fair, Detroit, MI 48203 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,820/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,857/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 28% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at State Fair Apts
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 1231 W State Fair, 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 (~$319/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does State Fair Apts 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 State Fair Apts?
Residents report average rents near $319/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 State Fair Apts?
Contact the management office at 1231 W State Fair 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.