About This Property
Marketplace Court offers 120 apartments in Detroit with a unit mix of 100 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom homes. Forty-eight units serve low-income households through tax credit financing. The property has been in service since 1996.
Waitlist Information
Waitlist managed by Detroit Housing Commission
Public housing assistance is tied directly to the unit, with participants paying 30% of their monthly income towards rent and utilities with a $50 minimum. Eligibility is based on low to moderate income, family status (elderly, disabled, or family), and US citizenship or eligible immigration status. The 2024 waiting list for multiple public housing communities closed on December 31, 2024.
The DHC Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is currently closed, opening on an as-needed basis. Eligibility is based on total annual gross income (up to 50% of area median income), US citizenship or eligible immigration status, and criminal history checks; historically, waitlists close with a lottery system.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated April 18, 2026
Property Details
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.
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $16,800
- Very Low (50%)
- $28,000
- Low (80%)
- $44,800
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $19,200
- Very Low (50%)
- $32,000
- Low (80%)
- $51,200
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $21,960
- Very Low (50%)
- $36,000
- Low (80%)
- $57,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $26,500
- Very Low (50%)
- $40,000
- Low (80%)
- $64,000
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $31,040
- Very Low (50%)
- $43,200
- Low (80%)
- $69,150
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $35,580
- Very Low (50%)
- $46,400
- Low (80%)
- $74,250
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $40,120
- Very Low (50%)
- $49,600
- Low (80%)
- $79,400
- 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
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 Marketplace Court is typically 30% of household income or less.
What size apartments are available at Marketplace Court?+
Marketplace Court offers the following unit types: 100 Two-Bedroom, 20 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 120 units.
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 Marketplace Court may be lower for income-eligible households.
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.
Who manages Marketplace Court?+
Marketplace Court is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.
Is there a waitlist for Marketplace Court?+
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 Marketplace Court?+
Marketplace Court 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.
Contact Information
Walk Score
Very Walkable
Nearby Schools
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