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Helen O'Dean Butler

3380 E Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI, 48207

Information verified July 29, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

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About This Property

Helen O'Dean Butler contains 97 units of affordable housing in Detroit, Michigan, with 96 designated as low-income units. The property features 73 two-bedroom and 24 three-bedroom units and has been in service since 1996. Financing includes 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt bonds.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Detroit Housing Commission

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

The Detroit Housing Commission administers public housing for various properties, each with its own waitlist, and applicants can apply to multiple properties if qualified and the waitlist is open. Preferences may include VAWA, Elderly/Disabled, displaced by federal disaster, and Veterans preference; declining two invitations may result in removal from the waitlist.

Last verified July 11, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened February 3, 2020

Closed February 5, 2020

Apply: Online

The waitlist takes approximately two to five years and serves about 4,200 people; eligibility requires household income not to exceed 50% of the area median income, US citizenship or eligible immigration status, and criminal history checks. Historically, the DHC waitlist closes with a lottery, where all applications are accepted, and a lottery then generates the waiting list.

Last verified July 11, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 29, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

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

Tax Credit Program Details

Year Placed in Service

1996

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

96 / 97

Funding Programs

Tax-Exempt Bond

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Detroit, 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 Helen O'Dean Butler is typically 30% of household income or less.

What size apartments are available at Helen O'Dean Butler?+

Helen O'Dean Butler offers the following unit types: 73 Two-Bedroom, 24 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 97 units.

Who manages Helen O'Dean Butler?+

Helen O'Dean Butler is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.

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.

What is the price range for apartments in Detroit, MI?+

Based on Fair Market Rent for Wayne County, the estimated price range is: 2-bedroom: $1291, 3-bedroom: $1595. Actual rent at Helen O'Dean Butler may be lower for income-eligible households.

How do I apply for housing at Helen O'Dean Butler?+

Helen O'Dean Butler is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.

Is there a waitlist for Helen O'Dean Butler?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. 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.

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