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Dearborn Housing Commission

Name: Dearborn Housing Commission
Address: 16901 Michigan Ave Ste 9, Dearborn, MI, 48126, US
Telephone: 3139432391

16901 Michigan Ave Ste 9, Dearborn, MI, 48126

Information verified July 7, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 15 hr ago

About This Property

Dearborn Housing Commission operates 333 units of public housing in Dearborn, Michigan. The housing authority currently maintains closed waitlists for both public housing and Section 8 assistance programs. Interested applicants can contact the authority directly to inquire about future availability and application procedures.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

All waitlists for Dearborn Housing Commission's public housing properties, including those for families and elderly/disabled individuals (Townsend Towers, Kennedy Plaza, and Sisson Manor), are currently closed due to reaching full capacity. Applicants for elderly/disabled buildings must be age 62+, handicapped/disabled, or near elderly (50-61), with near-elderly processed after elderly/disabled. Waitlists for these properties close once they reach 99 applicants. Sisson Manor is currently not accepting new applications.

Last verified July 2, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list for the Dearborn Housing Commission is currently closed. Openings can occur with as little as 48 hours notice.

Last verified February 24, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 7, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

333

Fair Market Rent - Wayne County, MI

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$920
1 Bedroom	$1,019
2 Bedroom	$1,291
3 Bedroom	$1,595
4 Bedroom	$1,719

Income Limits - Wayne County, MI

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,800
Very Low (50%): $28,000
Low (80%): $44,800

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $19,200
Very Low (50%): $32,000
Low (80%): $51,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $36,000
Low (80%): $57,600

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $40,000
Low (80%): $64,000

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $43,200
Low (80%): $69,150

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $46,400
Low (80%): $74,250

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $49,600
Low (80%): $79,400

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $52,800
Low (80%): $84,500

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,800	$28,000	$44,800
2 Persons	$19,200	$32,000	$51,200
3 Persons	$21,960	$36,000	$57,600
4 Persons	$26,500	$40,000	$64,000
5 Persons	$31,040	$43,200	$69,150
6 Persons	$35,580	$46,400	$74,250
7 Persons	$40,120	$49,600	$79,400
8 Persons	$44,660	$52,800	$84,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Dearborn, MI?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Wayne County, MI is: $920 (Studio), $1019 (1BR), $1291 (2BR), $1595 (3BR), $1719 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Dearborn Housing Commission is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Dearborn Housing Commission have?+

Dearborn Housing Commission has a total of 333 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Wayne County, MI?+

For a 4-person household in Wayne County, MI, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $40,000, Low Income (80% AMI): $64,000. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Dearborn Housing Commission?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Dearborn Housing Commission?+

Dearborn Housing Commission is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3139432391, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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