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Melvindale Housing Commission

Name: Melvindale Housing Commission
Address: 3501 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI, 48122, US
Telephone: 3134291095

3501 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale, MI, 48122

Information verified June 19, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 3 hr ago

About This Property

Melvindale Housing Commission offers 207 units of public housing in Melvindale, Michigan. The property operates as a housing authority and currently maintains closed waitlists for both public housing and Section 8 assistance programs. Interested applicants can contact the housing authority directly for information about future availability.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Mail

To apply for housing through the Melvindale Housing Commission Low-Income Public Housing program, a Preliminary Application must be completed and submitted. The wait to rent at Coogan Terrace Apartments varies between 1 to 12 months, with shorter waits for Melvindale residents or military veterans.

Last verified March 21, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The MHC is not currently accepting new Section 8 applicants. They are serving households who applied in 2020 and do not anticipate opening the list for several years. A computerized random lottery was completed in 2009, adding over 4,000 households to the list.

Last verified April 30, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated June 19, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

207

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

How many units does Melvindale Housing Commission have?+

Melvindale Housing Commission has a total of 207 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.

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

Melvindale Housing Commission is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 3134291095, 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.

Is there a waitlist for Melvindale 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.

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