Low Income (LIHTC)Waitlist Open

New Center Square

628 Delaware St, Detroit, MI, 48202

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

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About This Property

New Center Square offers 49 low-income rental units in Detroit, Michigan, consisting of 33 one-bedroom, 8 two-bedroom, and 8 three-bedroom apartments. The property has been in service since 2013 and utilizes 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to maintain affordability. The development is managed by the property management contact listed in the full documentation.

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

1 Bedroom

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

2013

LIHTC Credit Type

Low-Income Units

49 / 49

Designations

Qualified Census Tract

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 New Center Square is typically 30% of household income or less.

What size apartments are available at New Center Square?+

New Center Square offers the following unit types: 33 One-Bedroom, 8 Two-Bedroom, 8 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 49 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 New Center Square?+

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.

Who manages New Center Square?+

New Center Square is managed by . You can reach them at .

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

Based on Fair Market Rent for Wayne County, the estimated price range is: 1-bedroom: $1019, 2-bedroom: $1291, 3-bedroom: $1595. Actual rent at New Center Square may be lower for income-eligible households.

How do I apply for housing at New Center Square?+

New Center Square is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , 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.

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