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Eligibility Calculator

Am I eligible for Public Housing, and what would my rent be if I am eligible?

Income for families admitted to public housing have to be within HUD-established income limits.
The following are the current Low Income Limits for the Detroit area:

HUD Low Income Limits (updated March 19, 2009)
# of persons	1 person	2 persons	3 persons	4 persons	5 persons	6 persons	7 persons	8 persons
Low Income Limit	39750	45450	51100	56800	61350	65900	70450	75000

Rent in public housing can be based on income.
To estimate your income eligibility and rent, please answer each question in the “Your Answer” column.

	Your Answer
*How many persons will live in the unit?
*What is your monthly household income (from all sources)?


HUD considers certain household circumstances which may reduce a family’s rent. Please answer each question.
*How many dependents (i.e., children under age 18, disabled adults, or full-time students (other than head or spouse) will live with you?
*Are you or your spouse at least 62 years old, or disabled? (Please answer Y or N)	YesNo
*Are you working, looking for work, or in school? (Please answer Y or N)	YesNo

This is your estimated adjusted annual income

This is your estimated monthly income-based rent

NOTE: Families can select to pay a flat rent, which is based on the number of bedrooms.
Below is DHC’s current flat rent schedule:

Estimated Monthly Income-Based Flat Rent
# of bedrooms	1 bedroom	2 bedrooms	3 bedrooms	4 bedrooms	5 bedrooms	6 bedrooms
Flat Rent	686	829	986	1017	1022	1156

NOTE: This information is only an estimate of possible eligibility and rent. Families admitted to DHC’s Low Income Public Housing Program must first apply for housing and subsequently meet both eligibility and suitability criteria before an offer of housing is made. Information provided by families must be verified by DHC. This estimate is not a guarantee of income eligibility, should not be considered an offer of housing by DHC, whether implied or expressed, nor does it obligate the DHC in any manner to offer housing to your family.

Administrative Office

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

1301 East Jefferson
Detroit, Michigan 48207

313-877-8000
313-877-8151 Fax
TYY/TDD 800-222-3679

Assisted Housing (Section 8) Customer Service Center
Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

2211 Orleans
Detroit, Michigan 48207

313-877-8807
313-393-3229 Fax
TYY/TDD 800-222-3679

Eligibility Calculator

Am I eligible for Public Housing, and what would my rent be if I am eligible?

Income for families admitted to public housing have to be within HUD-established income limits.The following are the current Low Income Limits for the Detroit area:

Rent in public housing can be based on income.To estimate your income eligibility and rent, please answer each question in the “Your Answer” column.

HUD considers certain household circumstances which may reduce a family’s rent.Please answer each question.

NOTE: Families can select to pay a flat rent, which is based on the number of bedrooms.Below is DHC’s current flat rent schedule:

Income for families admitted to public housing have to be within HUD-established income limits.
The following are the current Low Income Limits for the Detroit area:

Rent in public housing can be based on income.
To estimate your income eligibility and rent, please answer each question in the “Your Answer” column.

HUD considers certain household circumstances which may reduce a family’s rent.
Please answer each question.

NOTE: Families can select to pay a flat rent, which is based on the number of bedrooms.
Below is DHC’s current flat rent schedule: