Walkabout Creek — Income-Restricted Housing in Dexter, MI 48130
7799 Kookaburra Ct, Dexter, MI 48130
100 units · 20 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
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
- 1990
- Bedrooms
- 16 1 bedroom · 84 2 bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Walkabout Creek Apts II
2290 Melbourne Ave, Dexter, MI 48130
0 mi away
64 units · 20 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Hilltop View Apartments
7651 Dan Hoey Road, Dexter, MI 48130
0.1 mi away
24 units · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
Hickory Way Apartments Phase II
1110/1132 S Maple, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
5.5 mi away
36 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
Sequoia Place
1131 N. Maple Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
5.8 mi away
56 units · 55 income-restricted · 1 BR
Liberty Grand Apts
1100 Rabbit Run Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
6.2 mi away
144 units · 143 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 48130
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,120/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $84,800/yr
- Renters in 48130 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 42%
Income limits (2026)
Ann Arbor, MI area · median family income $142,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 | $33,200 | $55,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 | $37,350 | $62,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 | $44,850 | $74,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 | $48,150 | $80,300 | $123,900 |
| 7 | $51,500 | $85,850 | $132,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $91,350 | $141,000 |
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 | 48130 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,710 | $1,458 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,770 | $1,503 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,120 | $1,804 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,164 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,790 | $2,371 |
Wider area = Ann Arbor, MI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $1,470 (48139) to $2,260 (48103).
Census figures for 48130 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,783. Median household income $129,254. 12% of homes are rented. 42% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 11% 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 48130's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 48130Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Walkabout Creek?
No phone is listed for Walkabout Creek. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Walkabout Creek Section 8 housing?
Walkabout Creek is listed as income-restricted housing in Dexter, MI 48130 (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 Walkabout Creek?
Public records list 100 units at Walkabout Creek in Dexter, MI 48130. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Walkabout Creek?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 48130 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 Walkabout Creek?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Walkabout Creek in Dexter, MI 48130. 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 Dexter, MI 48130?
Most income-restricted buildings in Dexter, MI 48130 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 $48,450, and $69,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($74,800 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 Dexter, MI 48130?
For many programs in Dexter, MI 48130, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $48,450 a year for 1 person and $69,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $74,800 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 Dexter, MI 48130?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Dexter, MI 48130, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Dexter, MI 48130 is $2,120 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 Walkabout Creek take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Walkabout Creek has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Dexter, MI 48130 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Walkabout Creek.
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.