How many low income apartments are in Farmington Hills, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Farmington Hills with approximately 436 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Farmington Hills?

Tenant-paid rents in Farmington Hills's assisted buildings typically range from about $349 to $408 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Farmington Hills?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Farmington Hills?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Oakland County: about $1,122/mo for one-bedroom and $1,411/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Farmington Hills, MI

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Farmington Hills with roughly 436 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $349 to $408 per month.

assisted properties

436

subsidized units

$379

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Farmington Hills

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Farmington Hills

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Freedom Square LIHTC	112	—	—
Mdbm-drake Senior Housing Corporati PB Section 8	101	$408	—
Carrington Place LIHTC	100	—	—
Mdbm-epsilon Senior Housing Corpora PB Section 8	99	$349	—
Tapiola Village Phase Ii Apts LIHTC	24	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Farmington Hills (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
Mdbm-drake Senior Housing Corporati PB Section 8	101	$408	—
Mdbm-epsilon Senior Housing Corpora PB Section 8	99	$349	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Farmington Hills

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
Freedom Square LIHTC	112	—	—
Carrington Place LIHTC	100	—	—
Tapiola Village Phase Ii Apts LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Oakland County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Oakland County: studio $1,009, 1-BR $1,122, 2-BR $1,411, 3-BR $1,724, 4-BR $1,868.

Full FMR table for Oakland County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Farmington Hills

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.