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Senior Housing

The City of Dearborn is committed to providing accessible and affordable housing options for its residents through two distinct programs: 

1.) The Dearborn Housing Division 

2.) The Dearborn Housing Commission

What housing options does the City of Dearborn provide for seniors?

1.) The Dearborn Housing Division provides housing for "moderate income" seniors aged 55 years and older. These City buildings include the Suzanne Sareini Manor and John B. O'Reilly Jr. Manor.

 

Buildings are discounted market-rate rentals for residents ages 55+ with certain income requirements. 

 

 

 

2.) The Dearborn Housing Commission provides housing options for low-income seniors and disabled residents, subject to regulation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These federally subsidized buildings include the Townsend Towers, Sisson Manor, and Kennedy Plaza. 

These buildings are subsidized housing with no income minimum, open to those ages 50+ or 18+ with a disability. In federal housing, rent is capped at 30% of your income. 

 

 

 

How to Apply for Dearborn Senior Housing

To be considered for senior housing through either the City of Dearborn Housing Division or federal housing through the Dearborn Housing Commission, it is necessary to submit an application. There is a different application for 1.) Dearborn Housing Division buildings and 2.) Dearborn Housing Commission buildings. 

 

Mayor Hammoud speaks with residents at a senior housing luncheon

What You Need to Apply

Applications are only accepted while there are still openings on a property's wait list. The average wait time from receipt of an application to placement of a resident in senior housing is up to one year. 

 

To complete an application, you must be able to provide information from the following: 

Government-issued ID card or driver's license
Social Security card
Documentation of monthly income (ex: Social Security Disability Income [SSDI], Social Security Income [SSI], paystubs, W2s, etc.)
Mailing address
Phone number
Three members of the Dearborn Housing Division staff pose together outside O'Reilly Jr Manor

Where to Get an Application

Online at Dearborn.gov/Housing (links to PDF applications below)
In person at the Dearborn Administrative Center (16901 Michigan Ave), or at the City of Dearborn Housing Office (22077 Beech St)
By mail or via email, by contacting (313) 943-2391 or emailing Housing@Dearborn.gov to request a copy
Four Senior Housing building residents pose together at a holiday luncheon.

How to Return an Application

Email a completed application to Housing@Dearborn.gov
Mail a completed application to Dearborn Housing: 22077 Beech St, Dearborn, MI 48124
Drop off a completed application at the Dearborn Administrative Center (16901 Michigan Ave) with Customer Service or by using the Treasury Drop Box in the parking lot
Senior Housing Division staff pose for a photo

Who to Contact for Help Completing an Application

Call the main office number at (313) 943-2391 or (313) 943-2218 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Contact the Housing Office at (313) 943-2207 or Housing@Dearborn.gov.
Residents of a senior housing building pose with their artwork after a group activity.

What to expect after applying for Dearborn Senior Housing

If you are eligible and a spot becomes available, a member of the Dearborn Housing Division or the Dearborn Housing Commission will contact you by phone and mail to complete intake paperwork. 

 

After receiving all intake paperwork, a staff member will contact you to schedule an appointment for an apartment showing. 

 

The average wait time is one year. 

 

A member of the team will reach out to your phone number and mail additional intake paperwork to your mailing address.
A member of the team will reach out to your phone number and mail additional intake paperwork to your mailing address.
A member of the team will review your intake paperwork and schedule an appointment for an apartment showing.

Applications are only accepted when the respective waiting list for the chosen building is open.

1.) Dearborn Housing Department Buildings

A photo of the exterior of Suzanne Sareini Manor

Suzanne Sareini Manor

5500 Calhoun St

Dearborn, MI 48126

Applicants must be at least 55 years old
Preference is given to Dearborn residents, veterans, or spouses of veterans.
All applicants are subject to criminal background checks.
Applicants must earn a monthly income of $1,700.00, or complete a co-signer agreement.
Complete an Application
A photo of the exterior of O'Reilly Manor

John B. O'Reilly Jr. Manor

22077 Beech St

Dearborn, MI 48124

Applicants must be at least 55 years old.
Preference is given to Dearborn residents, veterans, or spouses of veterans.
All applicants are subject to criminal background checks.
Applicants must earn a monthly income of $1,700.00, or complete a co-signer agreement.

Due to the size of the current waitlist, John B. O'Reilly Jr Manor is not accepting new applications at this time. 

2.) Dearborn Housing Commission Buildings

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Townsend Towers

7000 Freda St

Dearborn, MI 48126

Applicants aged 62 and older, and handicapped/disabled applicants are processed first.
Near-elderly applicants (50-61 years old) can apply but are processed after elderly and handicapped/disabled applicants.
All applicants are subject to criminal background checks.
Applicants who are applying for a Handicap Accessible Unit must be 18 years and older, in need of a handicapped accessible unit.

Preference for Handicap Accessible units is granted to Dearborn residents and current residents at Dearborn Housing properties

Complete an Application
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Sisson Manor

Studio & 1 Bedroom Apartments 

1515 Mason St

Dearborn, MI 48124

Applicants aged 62 and older, and handicapped/disabled applicants are processed first.
Near-elderly applicants (50-61 years old) can apply but are processed after elderly and handicapped/disabled applicants.
All applicants are subject to criminal background checks.
Applicants who are applying for a Handicap Accessible Unit must be 18 years and older, in need of a handicapped accessible unit.

Preference for Handicap Accessible units is granted to Dearborn residents and current residents at Dearborn Housing properties

Complete an Application
A photo of the exterior of Kennedy Plaza

Kennedy Plaza

5111 Bingham St

Dearborn, MI 48126

Applicants must be 62 years and older.
Near-elderly applicants (50-61 years old) can apply but are processed after elderly applicants.
All applicants are subject to criminal background checks.
Applicants who are applying for a Handicap Accessible Unit must be 18 years and older, in need of a handicapped accessible unit.

Preference for Handicap Accessible units is granted to Dearborn residents and current residents at Dearborn Housing properties

Complete an Application

Questions & Assistance

Dearborn Housing Office
22077 Beech St
Dearborn, MI 48124

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 311 or (313) 943-2391
Email: Housing@Dearborn.gov