Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Highland Park, MI
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Highland Park with roughly 1,623 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $318 to $351 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Highland Park
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Highland Park
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle LIHTCPB Section 8 | 336 | $334 | — |
| Howard Place Apts LIHTC | 210 | — | — |
| Labelle Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 210 | $351 | — |
| Manchester Place LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Bella Vista Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Bishop Moore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Bishop G.d. Moore Apartments PB Section 8 | 102 | $318 | — |
| Buena Vista - Glendale LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Benjamin Manor LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Town Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | $322 | — |
| Manchester Place Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Highland Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Downes Manor Public Housing | 38 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Highland Park (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle LIHTCPB Section 8 | 336 | $334 | — |
| Labelle Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 210 | $351 | — |
| Bella Vista Glen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 138 | — | — |
| Bishop Moore Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Bishop G.d. Moore Apartments PB Section 8 | 102 | $318 | — |
| Town Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | $322 | — |
| Highland Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Highland Park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downes Manor Public Housing | 38 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Highland Park
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Place Apts LIHTC | 210 | — | — |
| Manchester Place LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Buena Vista - Glendale LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Benjamin Manor LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Manchester Place Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
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 Highland Park
- 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
- Dearborn, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Ecorse, MI
- Flat Rock, MI
- Hamtramck, 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.