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 Low-Income Public Housing 
 

Public Notice:
The Public Housing waiting list is closed as of May 31, 2007 and application will no longer be accepted. When the list reopens, public notice will be given.

Purpose:
Low Rent Housing: The AAHC manages and maintains 355 low income rental housing units in the city of Ann Arbor. We provide housing for the elderly, disabled, and for families. There are 67 buildings under our jurisdiction scattered across the entire city of Ann Arbor on 17 sites. Unit sizes range from 1-5 bedroom units. The rent charged is 30% of the adjusted family income of the tenant. Residents have the option of choosing a flat rate for their rent.  The security deposit is one month's rent. Our new residents are eligible applicants chosen from our waiting list.

How do I get on the Public Housing waiting list?
Each different unit size (from one to five bedrooms) has a separate waiting list. You must complete and submit an application to the AAHC when the waiting list is open. All up-to-date applications  are kept on an active waiting list until program eligibility is determined. Applications are for the waiting list only, not for  immediate assistance. 

 

Notices will be placed in The Ann Arbor News, on Community Television Network, and on this site in advance of any changes to the opening or closing of individual waiting lists.

Eligibility
You must meet income guidelines based on your family size in order to be eligible for Public Housing.  Also, housing assistance will not be extended to those families whose adult members have a recent criminal history, nor to families who have been removed from the program for fraudulent activity.  Families with outstanding balances owed to AAHC must meet their obligations before being considered for the program.

Qualified Preferences: Priority is given to individuals that meet the following criteria: Reside, Employed, or Student of Washtenaw County or those who are either Elderly or Disabled.

Emergency Housing:
We do not provide emergency housing assistance.

Family Housing:
We have various types of family housing ranging from 1-unit sites to multi-unit developments.  The design and functions of the units are maintained so that they blend into the surrounding neighborhood.  Some developments are newer townhouse designs and duplexes, others are purchased by the government in existing neighborhoods.  Most sites are adjacent to parks and include community activities in the project such as youth areas, playgrounds, and community centers.  All are on the AATA busline.

  • North Maple Estates
  • Hikone
  • Maple Meadows
  • Green Baxter Court
  • Hillside Manor
  • Upper Platt (Colonial Square)
  • Lower Platt
  • Mallet's Creek
  • Oakwood

Housing for Single families, Couples, Persons with Disabilities and Persons over the age of 62:
The majority of these units are in complexes close to beautiful downtown Ann Arbor.  They are mostly single-occupancy units, with a few 2-bedroom units mixed in.  Community porches and rooms, laundry facilities, and libraries are just a few of the community spaces in the various projects.  All are on the AATA busline.

  • Miller Manor
  • Baker Commons
  • Broadway Terrace
  • Evelyn Court
  • White/State/Henry
  • South Seventh
  • West Washington

Funding:
The AAHC operates on tenant rental receipts, operating subsidy, and grants from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Public Housing Quarterly Newsletters:

Special Edition - RASS Customer Survey

Current issue -  Winter 2008

Archived issues

Fall 2007

Summer 2007 (pdf)

Spring 2007 (pdf)

Fall 2006 (pdf)

Summer 2006 (pdf)
 

221-253 S. Seventh, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

General Features of Public Housing Units: bank of locked mail boxed, landscaped exteriors, near shopping and major transportation line, adjacent to a City park, small play area with swings. Community Center with resident-designed activities that include computers, after-school and summer programs, and health clinic. Some features vary by apartment community.

Apartment Features: Easy care vinyl floor throughout, garbage disposals, range, refrigerator, full basement with washer and dryer hook-ups, laundry facilities, cable ready, and patio.Some features vary by apartment communities.

 

Ann Arbor Public Schools:    All apartment communities are located in the Ann Arbor Public School district.      

Rental Rates: Income based – greater of 30% of adjusted monthly income 10% of gross monthly income or minimum rent of $50.

Flat Rent: vary by bedroom size

Security Deposit: Equal to 1 month’s rent (before utility allowance is applied)

Basic Resident Qualifications: Interested applicants must be on the Public Housing  waiting list, pass screening to determine ability to comply with lease terms, pass credit and criminal history check and be a Citizen or eligible immigrant.

 

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