Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dearborn, MI
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dearborn with roughly 874 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $295 to $470 per month. Median reported wait: about 45 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Dearborn
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dearborn
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Sarkis Towers PB Section 8 | 150 | $328 | — |
| Village Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $470 | — |
| Sisson Manor Public Housing | 135 | $330 | 45 mo |
| Kennedy Plaza Public Housing | 119 | $300 | 36 mo |
| Townsend Towers Public Housing | 79 | $295 | 45 mo |
| Normandy Apartments PB Section 8 | 78 | $392 | — |
| Dearborn Town Center Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| City Hall Artist Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Ferney Gardens LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Lapeer Gardens LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Salina Gardens LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Dearborn (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Sarkis Towers PB Section 8 | 150 | $328 | — |
| Village Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $470 | — |
| Normandy Apartments PB Section 8 | 78 | $392 | — |
| Dearborn Town Center Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 77 | — | — |
| City Hall Artist Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Dearborn
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisson Manor Public Housing | 135 | $330 | 45 mo |
| Kennedy Plaza Public Housing | 119 | $300 | 36 mo |
| Townsend Towers Public Housing | 79 | $295 | 45 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dearborn
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferney Gardens LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Lapeer Gardens LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Salina Gardens LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Wayne County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wayne County: studio $1,009, 1-BR $1,122, 2-BR $1,411, 3-BR $1,724, 4-BR $1,868.
Full FMR table for Wayne County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Dearborn
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Belleville, MI
- Canton, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Ecorse, MI
- Flat Rock, MI
- Hamtramck, MI
- Highland Park, MI
- Inkster, MI
- Lincoln Park, MI
- Livonia, MI
- Melvindale, MI
- Redford, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.