Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Garden City, MI 48135
2 affordable buildings in 48135 · 51 more within 7 mi
Garden City, MI 48135 has 2 income-restricted buildings: 2 Section 8 and 1 senior. 51 more are listed within 7 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 48135
Liberty Hill Homes III
32140 Hennepin, Garden City, MI 48135
12 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No buildings in 48135 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 51 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
28500 Somerset St
28500 Somerset St, Inkster, MI 48141
1.5 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
1289 Middlebelt Rd
1289 Middlebelt Rd, Inkster, MI 48141
1.7 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
32605-07 Montmorency
32605 Montmorency St, Westland, MI 48186
2.4 mi away
2 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Lemoyne Gardens
1900 Inkster Rd, Inkster, MI 48141
2.5 mi away
259 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Inkster Housing Commission
- Residents waited about 29 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Thompson Towers
27727 Michigan Ave, Inkster, MI 48141
2.6 mi away
300 units · 240 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Hickory Green Apts
35471 Hickory Green Ct, Westland, MI 48185
2.6 mi away
60 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
33035-41 Alamo
33035 Alamo Ct, Westland, MI 48186
2.7 mi away
4 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
2017 Elbridge Ct
2017 Elbridge Ct, Westland, MI 48186
2.7 mi away
4 units · 3 income-restricted
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
2336-38 Deerfield
2336 Deerfield Ct, Westland, MI 48186
2.9 mi away
2 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Courtyard Apts
3444 Winifred St, Wayne, MI 48184
2.9 mi away
30 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Greenwood Villa
7600 Nankin Ct, Westland, MI 48185
3 mi away
298 units · 296 income-restricted · 1–3 BR · People with disabilities
Heatherwood Apts
1672 Heatherwood Dr, Inkster, MI 48141
3 mi away
184 units · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 48135
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,320/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $52,800/yr
- Renters in 48135 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 42%
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 | 48135 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $1,047 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $1,167 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,459 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,777 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,929 |
Wider area = Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,190 (48184) to $2,050 (48128).
Census figures for 48135 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,150. Median household income $67,294. 21% of homes are rented. 42% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 25% 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 48135's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 48135Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Garden City, MI 48135?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Garden City, MI 48135, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Garden City, MI 48135 have openings?
These lists for Garden City, MI 48135 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Garden City, MI 48135?
Use the phone number on each building card in Garden City, MI 48135. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Garden City, MI 48135?
In Garden City, MI 48135, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 48135?
This directory lists 2 income-restricted buildings in Garden City, MI 48135. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 48135?
Yes — this page also lists 51 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Garden City, MI 48135 (within about 7 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Garden City, MI 48135?
Most income-restricted buildings in Garden City, MI 48135 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 Garden City, MI 48135?
For many programs in Garden City, MI 48135, 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 long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Garden City, MI 48135?
There is no single waiting list for Garden City, MI 48135. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Garden City, MI 48135?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists project-based Section 8 in Garden City, MI 48135. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Garden City, MI 48135?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Garden City, MI 48135, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Garden City, MI 48135 is $1,320 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Garden City, MI 48135?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Garden City, MI 48135. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Garden City, MI 48135?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Garden City, MI 48135. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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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.
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