Detroit Housing Commission

Who this agency serves

Detroit Housing Commission served 7,400 households across 10,008 units (74% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $17,282, and pays an average of $423 per month toward rent.

Households served

7,400 of 10,008 units

Avg. household income

$17,282

Avg. rent paid by household

$423

Avg. household size

2.1 people

Households with children

38%

Head of household 62+

34%

Head of household with a disability

45%

Avg. wait to move in

17 months

Unit mix: 33% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 42% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 41 developments with an average score of 93 (High Performer).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.