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Inkster Housing Commission

Name: Inkster Housing Commission
Address: 4500 Inkster Rd, Inkster, MI, 48141, US
Telephone: 3135612600

4500 Inkster Rd, Inkster, MI, 48141

Information verified May 29, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 17 hr ago

About This Property

Inkster Housing Commission operates 1,485 units of public housing in Inkster, Michigan, within Wayne County. The public housing waitlist and Section 8 waitlist are currently closed. This housing authority provides rental assistance to eligible households in the community.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Mail

Waitlists are open for Demby Terrace, Parkside Estates, Twin Towers, Lemoyne 1, and Lemoyne 2. Applications can be emailed to phwaitlist@inksterhousing.org.

Last verified February 18, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened January 13, 2020

Closed January 15, 2020

Apply: Online

Applications were previously selected by random lottery, requiring a criminal background check and excluding registered sex offenders or those convicted of methamphetamine manufacturing. The very low-income limit for a family of four is $50,500 annually.

Last verified February 19, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 29, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1485

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 Inkster, 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 Inkster Housing Commission is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Inkster Housing Commission have?+

Inkster Housing Commission has a total of 1485 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Inkster Housing Commission?+

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.

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.

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

Inkster Housing Commission is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3135612600, 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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