Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Inkster, MI

There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Inkster with roughly 1,558 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $287 to $407 per month.

13
assisted properties
1,558
subsidized units
$347
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Inkster

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Inkster

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Lemoyne Gardens Public Housing 393
Lemoyne Gardens Public Housing 315
Thompson Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 240$287
Heatherwood Apts LIHTC 184
Cherry Hill PB Section 8 150$352
Cherry Hill Square LIHTC 113
Hamlin Place Estates LIHTC 84
St. Clements Manor PB Section 8 39$328
Cherry Hill PB Section 8 36$407
1289 Middlebelt Rd LIHTC 1
28500 Somerset St LIHTC 1
3624 Walnut St LIHTC 1
3753 Isabelle St LIHTC 1

Section 8 apartments in Inkster (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Thompson Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 240$287
Cherry Hill PB Section 8 150$352
St. Clements Manor PB Section 8 39$328
Cherry Hill PB Section 8 36$407

Public housing developments in Inkster

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Lemoyne Gardens Public Housing 393
Lemoyne Gardens Public Housing 315

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Inkster

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Heatherwood Apts LIHTC 184
Cherry Hill Square LIHTC 113
Hamlin Place Estates LIHTC 84
1289 Middlebelt Rd LIHTC 1
28500 Somerset St LIHTC 1
3624 Walnut St LIHTC 1
3753 Isabelle St LIHTC 1

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 Inkster

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.