Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oak Park, MI
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oak Park with roughly 777 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $358 to $401 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Oak Park
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oak Park
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teitel Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Teitel Jewish Apts. PB Section 8 | 148 | $358 | — |
| Prentis I Jsl Ldha, Lp PB Section 8 | 109 | $401 | — |
| Prentis Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Prentis Jewish Apts Ii PB Section 8 | 99 | $397 | — |
| Prentis I Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Jefferson Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Prentis Jewish Apts I PB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Prentis Jewish Apts I PB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Coolidge Place LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Oak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teitel Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Teitel Jewish Apts. PB Section 8 | 148 | $358 | — |
| Prentis I Jsl Ldha, Lp PB Section 8 | 109 | $401 | — |
| Prentis Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Prentis Jewish Apts Ii PB Section 8 | 99 | $397 | — |
| Prentis I Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Jefferson Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Prentis Jewish Apts I PB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Prentis Jewish Apts I PB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| Coolidge Place LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
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 Oak 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
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Clarkston, MI
- Farmington Hills, MI
- Ferndale, MI
- Hazel Park, MI
- Holly, MI
- Madison Heights, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Rochester Hills, MI
- Royal Oak, MI
- South Lyon, MI
- Southfield, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.