How many low income apartments are in Hamtramck, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Hamtramck with approximately 585 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hamtramck?

Tenant-paid rents in Hamtramck's assisted buildings typically range from about $250 to $292 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 Hamtramck?

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 Hamtramck?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Wayne 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 Hamtramck, MI

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hamtramck with roughly 585 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $250 to $292 per month. Median reported wait: about 35 months.

assisted properties

585

subsidized units

$271

typical rent

35 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hamtramck

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hamtramck

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Colonel Hamtramck Homes Public Housing	300	$250	48 mo
Hamtramck Senior Plaza Public Housing	150	$292	21 mo
Phoenix LIHTC	43	—	—
Sarah Garrett Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Hamtramck Square Ii LIHTC	34	—	—
Hamtramck Square LIHTC	23	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Hamtramck (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
Sarah Garrett Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—

Public housing developments in Hamtramck

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
Colonel Hamtramck Homes Public Housing	300	$250	48 mo
Hamtramck Senior Plaza Public Housing	150	$292	21 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hamtramck

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
Phoenix LIHTC	43	—	—
Hamtramck Square Ii LIHTC	34	—	—
Hamtramck Square LIHTC	23	—	—

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 Hamtramck

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.