Dunbar Tower

Waitlist & Application Process

Application Instructions for Residency at Dunbar Tower Apartments

For Artist & Creatives Preference Apartments:

  • Waiting list is currently CLOSED.

For Homeless Preference Apartments:

If you're homeless and meet the income requirements:

 

Dunbar Tower Information Sessions Presentation

Artists & Creatives Preference Apartments:

31 one-bedroom apartments

  • Preference for artists and creatives (does not have to be source of income)
  • Includes an Artist Interview Committee process
  • Preference for Washtenaw County residents and/or workers
  • Annual income cannot exceed 60% Area Median Income
  • Tenant-based rental vouchers can be used for these apartments

 

Homeless Preference Apartments:

31 one and 1 two-bedroom Project-Based Voucher apartments

  • Housing Access of Washtenaw County (HAWC) and the Community Housing Prioritization Committee will be referring homeless households
  • You must be homeless (living on the streets, in a shelter, or somewhere not meant for people to live) or homeless for at least 12 months total or 4 times in the past 3 years, with a disability and meet the income guidelines. Last, you must be referred through HAWC.
  • Income must be less than 30% of Area Median Income
  • Preference for Washtenaw County residents and/or workers
  • Tenant’s rent is based on household income – homeless households will pay about 30% of household income on rent and the rental voucher will pay the rest of the rent

You may not qualify if:

  • You’re a student between 18–24 years old without children.

Dunbar Tower Accessibility Features

Building and Common Spaces

  • Accessible building entrance on an accessible route
  • Two (2) elevators
  • Doors throughout all public and common spaces are usable by a person in a wheelchair
  • Automatic push button door operators at main entry & rear parking entry doors
  • Automatic push button door operators at each trash chute room door
  • All common areas meet UFAS, ADA, and Fair Housing Act requirements

Apartments

  • 100% of dwelling units are on an accessible route and meet standards for visit-ability, including accessible unit entry door
  • All units have reinforced bathroom walls with blocking installed for future grab bars
  • All units have removable bathroom vanity cabinet at sink
  • Ten (10) units have roll-in showers in lieu of a bathtub. All roll-in showers have grab bars installed, an adjustable handheld shower, and removable seat
  • Five (5) Type 504 / Barrier Free apartments (5)
  • Five (5) Type A / Adaptable apartments (5)
  • Two (2) H/VI (hearing & visually impaired) apartments with audio / visual doorbell and fire alarm devices