Townsend Towers Public Housing Dearborn, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Townsend Towers is a Public Housing community in Dearborn, MI with 79 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $295/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 45 months.
79
total units
91%
occupancy
$295
avg resident rent
45 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 7000 Freda St, Dearborn, MI 48126 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,232/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,820/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Townsend Towers
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 7000 Freda St, Dearborn; 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 (~$295/mo average here).
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- Village Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sisson Manor Public Housing
- Kennedy Plaza Public Housing
- Normandy Apartments PB Section 8
- Dearborn Town Center Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- City Hall Artist Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ferney Gardens LIHTC
- Lapeer Gardens LIHTC
- Salina Gardens LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northlawn Apts LIHTC | Detroit | 3.4 km |
| Northlawn Gardens PB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.4 km |
| Springwells Partners Iv LIHTC | Detroit | 3.5 km |
| Dj Healy Site LIHTC | Detroit | 3.7 km |
| Heritage Park Townhomes LIHTC | Detroit | 4 km |
| The Village of St. Marthas §202 Senior | Detroit | 4 km |
| Alexander Court Apts LIHTC | Detroit | 4 km |
| Central Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dearborn
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Townsend Towers 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 Townsend Towers?
Residents report average rents near $295/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 Townsend Towers?
Contact the management office at 7000 Freda St in Dearborn. 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.