HOUSING RESOURCES

            (non-emergency)

This page was last updated: October 19, 2009

DETROIT & METRO DETROIT

Fair Housing Center of Metro Detroit                                                  

Phone:  313-963-1274                             

Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)

Phone:  517-373-9184

Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Eviction

Prevention  Mediation Center  

Phone:  313--831-3000  ext. 225

HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies

Its nearly always best to try to OWN your own home, rather than renting.  HUD approved housing counseling agencies provide default/foreclosure counseling, rental counseling, and pre-purchase counseling.  There are MANY programs available that you may qualify for!   These agencies listed below work directly with HUD and other state and federal agencies to get you qualified to buy a home, even if you are handicapped or low-income!  These are just SOME of the agencies below...check website for latest!

For more resources:  http://michigan.gov/mshda

U SNAP BAC          (pre-counseling services only)

14901 E. Warren

Detroit MI  48224

Phone:  313-640-1100

Email: info@usnapbac.org

Website:  www.usnapbac.org

Phoenix Non-Profit, Incorporated

1640 Porter Street

Detroit MI  48216-1936

Phone:  313-964-4207

Email:  phoenixhousing@sbcglobal.net            

Other Languages:  Arabic, French, Spanish (S.Am)

Detroit Non-Profit Housing Corporation

8904 Woodward Ave.  Suite 279 

Considine Center

Detroit MI  48202

Phone:  313-972-1111

Email:  detroitnon@aol.com

Michigan Ability Partners

13367 Reeck Court.

Southgate MI  48195

Phone:  734-246-5600

OR

3810 Packard

Ann Arbor, MI  48108

Phone:  734-975-6880

Email:  info@mapagency.org

Website:  www.mapagency.org

Green Path Debt Solutions 

(formerly Credit Counseling Centers)

Toll Free           1-800-550-1961

Website:  www.greenpath.com

ACCEL          (Affiliated with Green Path)

38505 Country Club Drive   Suite 210

Farmington Hills, MI  48331

Phone:  877-332-2235

Website:  www.accelservices.org/contact.aspx

Michigan State University Extension Service      

(pre-counseling services only)

Ann Arbor   734-997-1678

Clinton Twp.  586-469-5180

Bethel Housing Counseling Agency

5050 St. Antoine

Detroit MI  48202

Phone:  313-833-9912

Michigan Neighborhood Partnership

3301 23rd Street  2nd floor

Detroit MI  48208

Phone:  313-361-4530

Website:  www.mnpartnership.org

Neighborhood Service Organization     

(pre-counseling services only)

220 Bagley   Suite 1200

Detroit MI  48226

Phone:  313-961-4890

Email:jhowse@nso-mi.org

Website:  www.nso-mi.org

Southwest Housing Solutions

1700 Waterman  Suite 209

Detroit MI  48209

Phone:  313-841-8905

Email:  information@swsol.org

Website:  www.swsol.org                      

Other Languages:  Spanish (S. Am) and Euro

Greater East Side Community Association

2804 N. Franklin Avenue

Flint, MI  48506

Phone:  810-233-0507

Christian Credit Counselors, Inc.                       

(pre-purchase counseling only)

24300 Southfield Road.  Ste. 215

Southfield MI  48075

Phone:  248-557-8811

Website:  www.ChristianCreditCounselors.com

Central Detroit Christian Community Development Corp.

Phone:  313-873-0064

Provides housing programs to residents of Central Detroit

CareGivers

2111 Woodward Ave.  Ste. 700

Detroit MI  48201

Phone:  313-964-5070  OR  800-676-5071

Email:  communications@cgcares.org

Website:  www.cgcares.org

Sumby Senior Housing Center

River Rouge MI  (see below right!)

Phone: 313-357-2891

Email:  kameecaj@voami.org

Website:  http://voami.org

Coventry Place  AND Seventy West

4241 Burlingame St.

Detroit,  MI  48204

Phone:  313-934-0010

Email:  ABarker@voami.org

Website: http://voami.org

Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries

150 Stinson

Detroit MI  48226

Phone:  313-993-4700

Website:  http://www.drmm.org

Transitional housing for the homeless and also teen moms, transitional housing for veterans (Veteran Independent Program), arranges permanent housing for the disabled.

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency

2121 Biddle Ave.,

Wyandotte MI  48192

Phone:  734-246-2280 ext. 154

Website:  www.waynemetro.org

A new six-unit apartment complex located on Visger Road near Fort Street in the City of River Rouge  has been five years in the making & the project will provide permanent independent and affordable housing to individuals and their families who can benefit from long-term supports.

AIDS Partnership of Michigan

2751 E. Jefferson, Suite 301

Detroit MI  48207

Phone:  313-446-9800

Email:  info@aidspartnership.org

Website:  www.aidspartnership.org

Housing assistance and placement

MONROE COUNTY

Monroe County Opportunity Program

(M.C.O.P.)

1140 S. Telegraph Road

Monroe MI  48161

Phone:  734-241-2775

Website:  www.monroecountyop.org

Permanent supportive housing, Links to Homeownership, F.E.M.A., Acquisition Development and Resale Program (provides homes to qualified first-time homebuyers by purchasing property and constructing new houses or rehabilitating existing structures).

WASHTENAW COUNTY

Housing Bureau for Seniors                       Please see Michigan Ability Partners directly above also!

2401 Plymouth Road, Suite C

Ann Arbor, MI  48205

Phone:  734-998-9339

Website: www.med.umich.edu/seniors

Works throughout Washtenaw County to assist, enable and empower older adults to live in affordable and appropriate housing.

Faith Community Homebuyers/Washtenaw H/B Program

1239 Washington Blvd.

Detroit MI  48226

Phone:  313-963-530

Washtenaw Homebuyers Program

585 First Avenue

Ypsilanti MI  48197

Phone:  800-267-6559           Other Languages:  Spanish (S. Am)

Michigan Public Housing Authorities

To apply for public housing or Section 8 vouchers, visit your local public housing agency.  Many have long waiting lists, so you should apply at more than one housing agency. When you see an "list-opening" announcement in your local paper or hear about one, BE SURE TO GET TO THE AGENCY EARLY AND ON THE APPOINTED DAY--and bring the required documents with you!   There will be many people there to also apply and you don't want to be left out!

To apply for other low-income housing programs at privately owned apartments, visit the management office of the apartment building.  Many complexes that are not normally "low-income" DO set aside some apartments for those on limited incomes!

NOTE!

Michigan law allows low-income senior citizens to terminate rental agreements if they qualify and are offered the opportunity for subsidized senior housing.  Tenants who qualify must have occupied their rental unit for more than 13 months and must provide a 60-day written notice.  The law also applies to tenants who can no longer live independently .  To be released from rental agreements under these circumstances, a notarized statement from a physician is necessary.

WAYNE COUNTY

Allen Park Housing Commission

17000 Champaign Rd.

Allen Park MI  48101-1778

Phone:  313-928-5970

Dearborn Housing Commission

13615 Michigan Ave.  2nd floor

Dearborn MI  48125-3545

Phone:  313-943-2390

Dearborn Heights Housing Commission

26155 Richardson

Dearborn Heights, MI  48127

Phone:  313-277-7844

Detroit Housing Commission

1301 E. Jefferson

Detroit MI  48207

Phone:  313-877-8000

Ecorse Housing Commission

266 Hyacinth Street

Ecorse, MI  48229-1629

Phone:  313-381-9393

Hamtramck Housing Commission

13725 John R Street

Highland Park, MI  48203-3155

Phone:  313-868-4500

Inkster Housing Commission

4500 Inkster Road

Inkster, MI  48141-3068

Phone:  313-561-2600

Lincoln Park Housing Commission

1370 Electric

Lincoln Park, MI  48146

Phone:  313-388-4660

Livonia Housing Commission

19300 Purlingbrook Street

Livonia MI  48152-1948

Phone:  248-477-7086

Melvindale Housing Commission

3501 Oakwood Blvd.

Melvindale, MI  48122-1181

Phone:  313-429-1095

Plymouth Housing Commission

1160 Sheridan Street

Plymouth MI  48170-1560

Phone:  734-455-3670

Redford Housing Commission

12121 Hemingway

Redford, MI  48239

Phone:  313-387-2785

River Rouge Housing Commission

180 Visger Road

River Rouge MI  48218-1159

Phone:  313-382-1414

Rockwood Housing Commission

32409 Fort Street

Rockwood MI  48173-111

Phone:  734-379-9700

Romulus Housing Commission

34200 Beverly Road

Romulus, MI  48174-4444

Phone:  734-729-5389

Taylor Housing Commission

15270 S. Plaza Drive

Taylor MI  48180

Phone:  734-287-9460

Wayne Housing Commission

4001 S. Wayne Road

Wayne, MI  48184-2100

Phone:  734-721-8602

Westland Housing Commission

32715 Dorsey Road

Westland MI  48185

Phone:  734-595-0288

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS

Phone:  1-800-593-3052

www.csi.coop

Membership is $100 in lieu of security

deposit.  Adults 62 years and older may

apply.  Applicants not aged 62 years or older

who are verified mobility impaired are also

eligible. 

MACOMB COUNTY

The Baptist Manor

Phone:  248-626-6100

Multi-faith based organization that

provides affordable, quality housing

and personal care to senior citizens.

MORC Inc.  Macomb County office

16200 Nineteen Mile Road

Clinton Twp.  MI  48038

Phone: 810-263-8700

Housing for Disabled--see listing below!

MONROE COUNTY

Bedford Twp. Housing Commission                            

3745 Lewis Ave.    

Temperance, MI  48182-9357

Phone:  734-847-3950

Ivor Lindsey Apartments

8745 Lewis Ave.

Temperance MI  48182

Phone: 734-847-3950   Seniors preferred

Highland Terrace Apartments

625 Rawson Street

Dundee MI  48131

Phone:  734-529-3295   For families          

Dundee Housing Commission                

501 Rawson Street

Dundee, MI  48131-1073

Phone:  734-529-2828   

Carleton Apartments

325 Kent Street

Carleton, MI  48117

Phone:  734-654-8048     For Families

AND

Carleton Co-Op

188 Center Street

Carleton MI  48117

Phone: 734-654-0150      For Elderly Only

FrenchtownPlace

1201 North Macomb Street

Monroe MI  48162

Phone: 734-241-8500      For Elderly Only

AND

Park West Club Apartments

1621 Park West Dr.

Monroe MI  48162

Phone: 734-457-4100       For Families

Luna Pier Housing Commission  

Lotus Manor             

For Families and Senior-Disabled          

10885 Ellen Street

Luna Pier MI  48157-9794

Phone:  734-848-2355

Milan Canfield Crossing

409 Canfield

Milan, MI  48160

Phone: 734-439-7422      For Families

AND

Milan Village Apartments

27 Hurd Street

Milan, MI  48160

Phone: 734-439-8179      For Elderly Only

Monroe Housing Commission

River Park Plaza

20 N. Roessler Street     For Senior Disabled

Monroe MI  48162-2463

Phone:  734-242-5880

AND

Greenwood Townhouses

900 Greenwood Ave.

Monroe MI 48162

Phone: 734-242-5880      For Families

AND

Village Pines of Monroe

1600-A Park Court

Monroe MI  48162

Phone: 734-243-5500      For Families

AND

Woodcraft Square

800 West Seventh Street

Monroe MI  48161

Phone: 734-242-8780      For Seniors Preferably; Families

AND

Charring Square

6123 Greenwyke Blvd.   Section 8 and partial subsidy

Monroe MI  48161

Phone: 734-241-5420      For Families

AND

Greenwyke Commons I

6112 Greenwyke Blvd.

Monroe MI  48161           For Families

Phone: 734-242-0600

AND

Mable H. Kehres Apartments

15275 S. Dixie Hwy.

Monroe MI  48161

Phone: 734-241-6222      For Seniors preferably; disabled

Petersburg Apartments

101 West Madison

Petersburg MI  49270

Phone: 734-279-2717      For Families

Creekside Apartments

(behind The Lutheran Home)

1450 South Monroe Street

Monroe MI  48161

Phone: 734-241-3906     Must have $27,000 annual income.....rent is pro-rated

OAKLAND COUNTY

MORC Inc.   Oakland County office

1270 Doris Road

Auburn Hills MI  48326

Phone:  866-754-3398

AND

16200 Nineteen Mile Road   Macomb County office

PO Box 380710

Clinton Twp., MI  48038

Phone: 866-807-6940

Email:  publicaffairs@morcinc.org

Website:  www.morcinc.org

Disability Housing.

The ARC of Oakland County

1641 W. Big Beaver Road

Troy MI  48084

Phone: 248-816-1900

Website:  www.thearcoakland.org

Jewish Apts. and Services / Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

15000 W. 10 Mile Road

Oak Park MI  48337

Phone:  248-592-1102

Website:  www.jewishdetroit.org

Supportive housing for older adults, 1 kosher meal a day, housekeeping, transportation, case manager

Oakland County Housing Network Inc.

570 Kirts Blvd.  #231

Troy MI  48084

Phone:  248-928-0111  OR  866-282-3119

Website:  www.communityhousingnetwork.org

                            

The following Wayne County Senior Apartments have opened up their Waiting Lists OR have new centers ready to be rented!.  The following have 1 and 2 bedroom independent-living apartments (62

or older) and if you qualify for Section 8, your rent and utilities will be based on 30% of your annual adjusted income. 

Thompson Tower Apartments          

(also applies to Handicapped or Disabled Renters!)

27727 Michigan Ave. Inkster, MI  48141  

Phone:  313-565-3022   (utilities included)

Greenwood Villa Apartments

7600 Nankin Blvd.  Westland MI  48185  

Phone:  734-261-3200

Email  greenwood@mykmg.net                

ALSO READY TO BE RENTED:

Sumby Senior Housing       

River Rouge MI                                                                     

Website:  http://voamir.org                                          

To be eligible for housing, a head of household must be 62 or older and live at or below 50% of the area's median income.  They will be charged 30% of their monthly adjusted income for rent and utilities.

VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS----

Operated by Volunteers of America.

The Village of Oakman Manor

14000 Woodrow Wilson

(between Oakman Blvd. and LaBelle Street)

Detroit MI

Phone:  313-831-8103    TTY 800-649-3777

Website:  www.pvm.org

Applying residents must be at least 62 years old and have on adjusted gross income of $24,450 or less for one person or $27,950 or less for a two-person household. BRAND NEW!

Chidester Place Apartments     

(newly renovated 1 bedroom's)

330 Chidester

Ypsilanti MI  48197

Phone:  734-487-9400

Please look below for important information about Senior and/or Disabled Apartment WAITING LISTS that have opened up recently!  Please look under each County you are interested in.

Also, please remember you should get on these waiting lists even if you think you may not be ready to move for a year or more!  Lists can be quite long......

These are apartments townhomes, etc. that are

either "low-income" OR they have private low-

income programs OR they set aside a certain number of "regular" apartments/townhomes for

low-income OR Section 8.  These programs change frequently so please contact them directly for current information!

RiverGreen Apartments

17133 Rivergreen Blvd.

Riverview MI 

Phone: 734-282-4425

Southwicke Square Cooperative

1943 Marian

Trenton MI  48183

Phone:  734-676-6306

This is a cooperative so a large downpayment

($5-6,000) must be put down first and then they administer a "low-income" program for rent. 1,2,

and 3 bedroom townhomes.

Marsh Creek

19001 Van Horn

Woodhaven MI  48183

Phone:  734-675-6700

"Affordable housing" program.  Most have modest income and limits do apply....please call for more information.

Walnut Creek Apts.

28475 Walnut Creek Drive

Flat Rock MI  48134

Phone: 734-782-3070

A private complex that bases rent on income and family size. 

The Bellaire

(Independent Senior Apartments)

12621 Hale Street

Riverview MI  48192

Phone: 734-283-8000

One-bedroom and studio apartments are available for immediate occupancy.  In addition, they now have respite care apartments available.  Walkers and wheelchairs are accommodated.  Offering shared units for individuals who may have financial limitations.

Offers "Special Care" area that consists of 14 apartments that are secured with 24/7 care with aids that give assistance of daily living activities.  Also provides "Enhanced Care" which is the same 24-hour care the residents receive in the "Special Care" area.  This care can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the resident:

AM and PM Assistance, Medication Delivery, Incontinence Care, Laundry, Bathing, Transport within the building, Hourly Checks, 24-Hour Enhanced Care Area, Private-Duty Aides, "On-Call" Emergency Assistance. 

These complexes are currently building on to their current housing....it would be wise to get on the Waiting Lists NOW!

Coventry Place

(affordable housing community for low-income                                                                               seniors)

24200 Cathedral Ave.

Redford MI

Run by Volunteers of America

Website:  http://voami.org

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan

OWC Homeless Coordination & Advocacy Ctr.

1110 Southfield Road

Lincoln Park, MI  48146

Phone: 313-357-2658        Carol Watts

A NEW Rental Assistance housing program!  Project Permanency Plus (PP+) Permanent Housing Program

The program provides on-going rental assistance to disabled individuals (18 years of age and older) and families that rent units in the private rental housing market.   To qualify, the individual or family income must not exceed HUD set standards. 

Once the NLSM accepts an individual or family into PP+, the individual or family then finds its own rental unit.  To be eligible, a unit must be located within Wayne County (outside of the City of Detroit, Highland Park, Hamtramck, Harper Woods or the five Grosse Pointes), meet HUD housing quality standards and pass a quality housing inspection, and have a rent amount that is within the limits/standards of the program.

Tenant rent is based upon income.  Tenants typically pay 30-40% of the adjusted gross income for rent and utilities depending on the cost to rent the unit.  NLSM pays the difference between the individual or family's portion of rent and the contract rent to the

owner. 

AND

For Persons Diagnosed with HIV or AIDS

Do you need help paying rent in Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland or St. Clair Counties?

The Warren-EMA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program is a federally-funded program that assists you in paying your rent if your income falls within allowable limits.  A waiting list is being established for qualified applicants.  If you wish to have an application mailed to you, please call 586-574-4680 and leave your name and address on the answering device.

Applications can also be picked up on Thursday, August 16th, 2007 from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Warren City Hall.  For more details go to the city's website at www.cityofwarren.org

NOTE:

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rental housing may use the free Michigan Housing Locator at www.MichiganHousingLocator.com

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Cass Corridor Neighborhood

3535 Cass Avenue

Detroit MI  48201

Phone:  313-894-8431

Low-income housing

Core City Neighborhood

3301 23rd Street

Detroit MI  48208

Phone:  313-894-8431

The River Rouge

Housing Commission

is  now accepting applications for the River  Rouge

Public Housing units starting

Wednesday, Sept. 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Wed. December 30th, 2009 at 3 p.m.

Only 2 to 5 bedroom units

are available.  Applications will be accepted on WEDNESDAYS

only!

180 Visger Road

River Rouge MI