How many low income apartments are in Ferndale, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Ferndale with approximately 554 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Ferndale?

Tenant-paid rents in Ferndale's assisted buildings typically range from about $354 to $478 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 Ferndale?

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 Ferndale?

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 Ferndale, MI

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ferndale with roughly 554 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $354 to $478 per month. Median reported wait: about 118 months.

assisted properties

554

subsidized units

$416

typical rent

118 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ferndale

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ferndale

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Royal Oak Tower LIHTC	200	—	—
Autumn House Public Housing	166	$398	73 mo
Project Unnamed Public Housing	128	$478	162 mo
Devon Square LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$354	—

Section 8 apartments in Ferndale (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
Devon Square LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$354	—

Public housing developments in Ferndale

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
Autumn House Public Housing	166	$398	73 mo
Project Unnamed Public Housing	128	$478	162 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ferndale

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
Royal Oak Tower LIHTC	200	—	—

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 Ferndale

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.