West Boston Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Boston Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Detroit, MI with 27 units reporting 56% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $210/month on average.
27
total units
56%
occupancy
$210
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3220 W Boston Blvd, Detroit, MI 48206 Map → |
| Average household income | $8,375/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,743/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 33% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 71% |
How to apply at West Boston Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 3220 W Boston Blvd, 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 (~$210/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Place Apts LIHTC | Highland Park | 2.4 km |
| Labelle Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2.4 km |
| Nso Bell Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 2.4 km |
| Bella Vista Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Highland Park | 2.4 km |
| Harriet Tubman Public Housing | Detroit | 3.4 km |
| Young Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.4 km |
| Village Center PB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.5 km |
| Village Center I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Detroit | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Boston Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at West Boston Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $210/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 West Boston Apartments?
Contact the management office at 3220 W Boston Blvd 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.