Housing is one of the most basic human necessities. As we age, finding the right housing option that feels like home becomes even more important. In honor of February being National Senior Independence Month, we’re going to explore the various housing resources and solutions available in Washtenaw County.
If you or someone you know is at risk of losing their housing, contact the Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) at (734) 961-1999 to get help.
Housing Counseling
- Housing Bureau for Seniors (734) 998-9339
- The Housing Counseling Program staff assist you to decide whether it’s best to remain in your home or look into other housing options.
Low Cost/Subsidized Senior Housing
- Carpenter Place (734) 973-83777
- Offers affordable one bedroom apartment homes for those 62+ years of age and/or disabled.
- Rent based on income (accepts Section 8
- Small pets allowed (25 pounds maximum)
- Clark East Tower (734) 482-5511
- Offers affordable one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 62+.
- Apartments are accessible.
- Lurie Terrace (734) 665-0695
- Offers one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors age 62+.
- Purchased by the city of Ann Arbor, now part of the Ann Arbor Housing Commission.
- Milan Village (734) 439-8179
- Offers one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors age 62+.
- Small pets allowed. Visit the website for more information.
- Mill Pond Manor (734) 429-3838
- Offers one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 62+.
- Peoples Express Saline services the apartment complex for rides.
- Residents can get meals on wheels via the Saline Senior Center.
- Parkway Meadows Apartments (734) 662-5055
- Offers low-income apartments for seniors age 62+.
- Sequoia Place (734) 669-8840
- Offers one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 62+.
- Each apartment is 540 square feet with one bedroom, a kitchen, living/dining area and a bathroom.
- Towne Center Place (734) 256-4404
- Offers one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 62+.
- Pets allowed with pet deposit. Visit the website for more information.
Senior Living Locators– these agencies help you look at your options for independent and assisted living- free of charge.
- Assisted Living Locators (734) 274-9903
- Serves Washtenaw, Wayne, Monroe, Lenawee, Oakland Counties and surrounding cities in Michigan.
- Focuses on clients who have a monthly budget of $4,500-$10,000 for senior care. Medicaid resources are also offered.
- Care Patrol of Washtenaw, Jackson & Lenawee Counties (248) 207-8846
- Helps with finding assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing homes, and in-home care.
- Oasis Senior Advisors (248) 938-2462
- Serves Washtenaw County and parts of Livingston, Oakland County, and Wayne Counties.
Helpful Websites
- Affordable Rental Housing Directory via Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
- Housing Resource List via Housing Access for Washtenaw County
- List of Assisted Living Facilities via Senior Resource Connect
- List of Independent Living Facilities via Senior Resource Connect
- List of Memory Care Facilities via Senior Resource Connect
- Low Cost Independent Housing via Housing Bureau for Seniors (see below- also offers great tips on the different housing programs and how to apply).
