Woodbridge Estates I — Income-Restricted Housing in Detroit, MI 48201

1116 Temptations Ln, Detroit, MI 48201

Tax creditPublic housingSeniors

48 units · 46 income-restricted · 2–3 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness

Housing authority: (313) 877-8000Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Detroit Housing Commission. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (313) 877-8000.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2014
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms (estimated)
39 2 bedrooms · 9 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$334/mo

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Rents and income limits in 48201

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,340/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$53,600/yr
Renters in 48201 paying 30% or more of income on rent
55%

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.

PeopleExtremely 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.

Size48201Wider area
Studio$960$1,047
1 bedroom$1,070$1,167
2 bedrooms$1,340$1,459
3 bedrooms$1,630$1,777
4 bedrooms$1,770$1,929

Wider area = Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,070 (48209) to $2,170 (48226).

Census figures for 48201 (2020–2024 average): median rent $914. Median household income $24,749. 89% of homes are rented. 55% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 26% 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 48201's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 48201

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Woodbridge Estates I?

Apply through Detroit Housing Commission, which runs Woodbridge Estates I. Call (313) 877-8000. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Woodbridge Estates I Section 8 housing?

Woodbridge Estates I 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 Woodbridge Estates I?

Public records list 48 units at Woodbridge Estates I in Detroit, MI 48201. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Woodbridge Estates I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 48201 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 Woodbridge Estates I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Woodbridge Estates I in Detroit, MI 48201. 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 48201?

Most income-restricted buildings in Detroit, MI 48201 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 48201?

For many programs in Detroit, MI 48201, 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 48201?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Detroit, MI 48201, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Detroit, MI 48201 is $1,340 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 Woodbridge Estates I take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Woodbridge Estates I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Detroit, MI 48201 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Woodbridge Estates I.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 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.