Dearborn Housing

Accessible & Affordable Housing Options for Residents

Dearborn Housing Commission

Accessible & Affordable Housing Options for Residents

The Dearborn Housing Commission (DHC) serves as the city’s federally designated Public Housing Agency (PHA), dedicated to providing safe and affordable housing for residents. Operating under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the DHC specifically manages three key residential communities: Townsend Towers, Kennedy Plaza, and Sisson Manor.

Unlike many other housing authorities, the DHC focuses exclusively on these site-based properties and does not administer a Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) program. By maintaining these three high-quality facilities, the Commission acts as a vital community anchor, offering stable, subsidized housing primarily for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to foster independence and self-sufficiency, ensuring that all residents have a place to call home.

Learn more about Senior Housing.

Our Locations:

Townsend Towers: Located at 7000 Freda St, Dearborn, MI 48126
Kennedy Plaza: Located at 5111 Bingham St, Dearborn, MI 48126
Sisson Manor: Located at 1515 Mason St, Dearborn, MI 48124

Dearborn Housing Commission Information

Dearborn Housing Commission Buildings

The Dearborn Housing Commission (DHC), operating under the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), manages three key residential communities: Townsend Towers, Kennedy Plaza, and Sisson Manor.

Our mission is to foster independence and self-sufficiency, ensuring that all residents have a secure and supportive place to call home.

Townsend Towers

7000 Freda St

Dearborn, MI 48126

Kennedy Plaza

5111 Bingham St

Dearborn, MI 48126

Sisson Manor

1515 Mason St

Dearborn, MI 48126

Housing Commission Meetings 2026

The Dearborn Housing Commission Regular Monthly Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m.

Housing Commission Meetings

DHC 5-Year Plan (2025-2029)

DRAFT-DHC 2027 PHA Plan & 2026-2030 CFP 5-Year Action Plan

Housing Vendors & Bidding Process

The Dearborn Housing Commission (DHC) maintains a fair and open competitive bidding process for all goods and services. To enhance efficiency and reach a broader range of qualified partners, the DHC utilizes the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN), powered by BidNet Direct, for all formal solicitations.

Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network for Vendors

Housing Labor & Economic Standards

Section 3: The Dearborn Housing Commission (DHC) complies with the HUD Act of 1968 to promote economic opportunities for low-income residents. Davis-Bacon Act: Projects over $2,000 follow federal wage rules.

Housing HUD Forms & Documentation

To ensure compliance, the DHC provides all mandatory HUD forms in each solicitation package. These forms are necessary for bidding and contracting and vary by scope (Construction vs. Non-Construction) and contract value. All solicitations issued will include the specific HUD forms applicable to the scope of work. Vendor Requirement: Bidders must complete and return all HUD forms included in the RFP/RFQ or Invitation for Bid (IFB) packet. Failure to submit the provided forms may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive.

Important HUD Forms

HUD Forms to Download

Instructions to Bidders for Formal Bids (HUD-5369)

Representations, Certifications, & Other Statements of Bidders (HUD-5369-A)

General Conditions for Construction Contracts Over $150k (HUD-5370)

General Conditions for Construction Contracts Between $2k-$150k (HUD-5370-EZ)

Instructions to Offerors for Non-Construction (HUD-5369-B)

General Conditions for Non-Construction Section I (HUD-5370-C1)

General Conditions for Non-Construction Section II (HUD-5370-C2)