Southfield, MI Low Income Housing

Southfield, MI Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Southfield, MI

How do I qualify for low income housing in Southfield, MI?
To qualify for low income housing in Michigan, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Southfield, MI

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Southfield, MI, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Southfield, MI. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Southfield, Michigan - Oakland County

Studio Apartments $920
One Bedroom Apartments $1,019
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,291
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,595

List of Low Income Housing in or near Southfield, MI

Southfield Housing Commission - Southfield

26000 Evergreen
Southfield, MI - 48076
(248)796-4172
Southfield Housing Commission provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Commission directly to ...see full details
Oakland County

Jewish Vocational Service - Southfield

29699 Southfield Road
Southfield, MI - 48076
248-233-4482
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Oakland County

Christian Credit Counselors, - Southfield

24300 Southfield Road, Ste. 215
Southfield, MI - 48075
248-557-8811-100
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Oakland County

Southfield Mr

Southfield Mr - Southfield

16411 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI - 48076
248-557-0097
Southfield Mr is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Southfield Mr for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Woodridge Apartments

Woodridge Apartments - Southfield

25325 Grodan Dr
Southfield, MI - 48034
248-357-5450
Woodridge Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Woodridge Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

River Park Place

River Park Place - Southfield

24300 Civic Center Drive
Southfield, MI - 48034
248-355-2810
River Park Place is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact River Park Place for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mcdonnell Tower

Mcdonnell Tower - Southfield

24400 Civic Center Dr
Southfield, MI - 48034
248-355-2810
Mcdonnell Tower is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mcdonnell Tower for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Southfield, MI

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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