Village Center PB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Village Center is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 254 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $352/month on average.
254
total units
94%
occupancy
$352
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 862 Delaware St, Detroit, MI 48202 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,764/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,028/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 75% |
How to apply at Village Center
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 862 Delaware St, 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 (~$352/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Piquette Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Trumbull Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Trumbull Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.1 km |
| Harriet Tubman Public Housing | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Young Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Palmer Court Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.7 km |
| Cathedral Tower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
| Warren Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Village Center 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 Village Center?
Residents report average rents near $352/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 Village Center?
Contact the management office at 862 Delaware St 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.