Urban Homes PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Urban Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 120 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $377/month on average.
120
total units
90%
occupancy
$377
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 12870 W Outer Dr Apt 211, Detroit, MI 48223 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,831/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,388/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
How to apply at Urban Homes
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 12870 W Outer Dr Apt 211, 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 (~$377/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Pines / Bonnie Brook LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Redford Manor North LIHTC | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Ellis Manor Apts for Seniors §202 Senior | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Cambridge Towers PB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.8 km |
| Redford Manor South LIHTC | Detroit | 3.3 km |
| Premier Apts LIHTC | Detroit | 3.3 km |
| Woodridge Apartments PB Section 8 | Southfield | 3.4 km |
| 17291 Trinity St LIHTC | Detroit | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Urban Homes have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Urban Homes?
Residents report average rents near $377/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 Urban Homes?
Contact the management office at 12870 W Outer Dr Apt 211 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.