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Affordable Housing Basics

We know that finding housing can be a difficult and intimidating process. You can find several resources on this page to help you learn about affordable housing and the application process for these properties.

Affordable Housing Video Tutorials

In the following videos, you can learn the basics about affordable housing, as well as understand more about income requirements to apply for properties, key housing application processes, and property waitlists.

In this video, learn about the different types of affordable housing available in Detroit.
In this video, learn about income requirements for affordable housing that is paid for by governmental resources.
In this video, learn about common documents you may need to fill out an application for affordable housing.
In this video, learn about the importance of getting on affordable housing waitlists, which will get you in line for units as they become available.
Learn how to use the City's affordable housing locator, Detroit Home Connect, to understand affordable housing options in the City.

Learn more about the basics of affordable housing

Affordable Housing Glossary

Learn more about common words and phrases that you may see or hear about as you search and apply for affordable housing.