Gardenview Estates III B — Income-Restricted Housing in Detroit, MI 48228
16612 Van Buren Ave, Detroit, MI 48228
46 units · 36 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR
- Apply through Detroit Housing Commission
- Residents waited about 27 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (313) 877-8000Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Detroit Housing Commission. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (313) 877-8000.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2012
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 8 1 bedroom · 11 2 bedrooms · 25 3 bedrooms · 2 4+ bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $330/mo
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Gardenview Estates III A
8626 Grandmont Ave, Detroit, MI 48228
0 mi away
47 units · 36 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Detroit Housing Commission
- Residents waited about 26 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Gardenview Estates II C
16443 Van Buren St, Detroit, MI 48228
0.1 mi away
48 units · 1–4+ BR
- Apply through Detroit Housing Commission
- Residents waited about 10 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Gardenview Estates Phase III a
16520 Van Buren Ave, Detroit, MI 48228
0.1 mi away
39 units · 38 income-restricted
Gardenview Estates Phase III C
16860 Gardenview Cir, Detroit, MI 48228
0.1 mi away
84 units · 42 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Detroit Housing Commission
- Residents waited about 13 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Most residents are 62 or older
Gardenview Phase IV
8442 Memorial Ave, Detroit, MI 48228
0.1 mi away
47 units · 38 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Detroit Housing Commission
- Residents waited about 127 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Gardenview Estates II B
8414 Grandmont Ave, Detroit, MI 48228
0.2 mi away
45 units · 37 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Detroit Housing Commission
Gardenview Estates Phase III D
16910 Gardenview Cir, Detroit, MI 48228
0.2 mi away
82 units · 41 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Detroit Housing Commission
- Residents waited about 18 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Most residents are 62 or older
Rents and income limits in 48228
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,270/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $50,800/yr
- Renters in 48228 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 68%
Income limits (2026)
Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI area · median family income $104,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,050 | $36,700 | $58,700 |
| 2 | $25,200 | $41,950 | $67,100 |
| 3 | $28,350 | $47,200 | $75,500 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $56,600 | $90,600 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $60,800 | $97,300 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $65,000 | $104,000 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $69,200 | $110,700 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 48228 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $1,047 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $1,167 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,459 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,777 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,929 |
Wider area = Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,200 (48210) to $2,050 (48128).
Census figures for 48228 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,109. Median household income $30,680. 51% of homes are rented. 68% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 47% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 48228's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 48228Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Gardenview Estates III B?
Apply through Detroit Housing Commission, which runs Gardenview Estates III B. Call (313) 877-8000. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Gardenview Estates III B Section 8 housing?
Gardenview Estates III B is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Gardenview Estates III B?
Public records list 46 units at Gardenview Estates III B in Detroit, MI 48228. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Gardenview Estates III B?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 48228 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Gardenview Estates III B?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Gardenview Estates III B in Detroit, MI 48228. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Detroit, MI 48228?
Most income-restricted buildings in Detroit, MI 48228 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $36,700, and $52,400 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($58,700 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Detroit, MI 48228?
For many programs in Detroit, MI 48228, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $36,700 a year for 1 person and $52,400 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $58,700 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Detroit, MI 48228?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Detroit, MI 48228, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Detroit, MI 48228 is $1,270 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Gardenview Estates III B take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Gardenview Estates III B has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Detroit, MI 48228 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Gardenview Estates III B.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.