Vernor/Scotten Partners I — Income-Restricted Housing in Detroit, MI 48209
4200 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209
12 units · 11 income-restricted
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2007
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Springwells Partners
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Springwells Partners III
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Springwells Partners II
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Rents and income limits in 48209
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,070/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $42,800/yr
- Renters in 48209 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 57%
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 | 48209 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $1,047 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $1,167 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 | $1,459 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,777 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,929 |
Wider area = Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (48218) to $2,170 (48226).
Census figures for 48209 (2020–2024 average): median rent $883. Median household income $43,161. 39% of homes are rented. 57% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 29% 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 48209's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 48209Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Vernor/Scotten Partners I?
No phone is listed for Vernor/Scotten Partners I. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Vernor/Scotten Partners I Section 8 housing?
Vernor/Scotten Partners I is listed as income-restricted housing in Detroit, MI 48209 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Vernor/Scotten Partners I?
Public records list 12 units at Vernor/Scotten Partners I in Detroit, MI 48209. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Vernor/Scotten Partners I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 48209 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 Vernor/Scotten Partners I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Vernor/Scotten Partners I in Detroit, MI 48209. 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 48209?
Most income-restricted buildings in Detroit, MI 48209 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 48209?
For many programs in Detroit, MI 48209, 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 48209?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Detroit, MI 48209, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Detroit, MI 48209 is $1,070 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 Vernor/Scotten Partners I take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Vernor/Scotten Partners I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Detroit, MI 48209 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Vernor/Scotten Partners I.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, 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.