City of Ypsilanti, Michigan

The Housing Commission administers the low income public housing and Section 8 programs within the City to ensure that participants are provided with adequate, safe, and affordable housing opportunities.  All applicants must complete an application to be assigned a position on the waiting list.  Selection is based on factors such as income limits and family status.  Applications are accepted Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Housing Commission office for public housing only.  Contact the Housing Commission for information on the status of the Section 8 program.

There are currently 218 public housing units within the City of which 26 are designated for senior housing.  Under the Section 8 program, applicants must locate housing units where landlords are willing to participate in the program.  Applicants are required to pay 30% of their monthly income toward the rent while the Section 8  housing voucher covers the remainder of the rent payment.

Contact the Housing Commission at 734.482.4430.