Senior Housing

A photo of the facade of O'Reilly Manor, pictured from the ground towards the sky.

Please be advised that the Dearborn Housing Commission (DHC) has closed all waitlists for the following properties due to reaching full capacity: Townsend Towers, Kennedy Plaza, and Sisson Manor. Thank you for your understanding.

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

Senior Housing Programs

The Dearborn Housing Department provides housing for "moderate income" seniors aged 55 years and older.

O'Reilly & Sareini Manor Information for Applicants

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.

What You Need to Apply

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

Where to Get an Application

Online application PDF available below

In person at the City of Dearborn Housing Offices at O'Reilly and Sareini Manors

By mail or via email, by contacting 313-943-2391 or emailing Housing@Dearborn.gov to request a copy

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

Call 311 for assistance.

Who to Contact for Help Completing an Application

Call the main office at 313-943-2391 or 313-943-2218 Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.

Contact the Housing Office via email at Housing@Dearborn.gov.

Call 311 for assistance.

What to expect after applying for Dearborn Senior Housing

If you reach the top group of the waitlist, a member of the Dearborn Housing Division or the Dearborn Housing Commission will contact you by mail to complete intake paperwork.

After receiving all the intake paperwork, your eligibility will be determined based on income verification, citizenship, and a background check. Once determined eligible, a staff member will contact you when it's your turn to view an apartment.

The average wait time is one year.

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

Dearborn Senior Housing Facilities

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 $2,376.00, or complete a co-signer agreement.

Complete an Application

John B. O'Reilly Jr. Manor

22077 Beech St

Dearborn, MI 48124

Applications are not being accepted at this time

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 $2,376.00, 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

Preference for Handicap-Accessible units is granted to Dearborn residents and current residents of Dearborn Housing properties.

Non-residents are welcome to apply when the list is open.

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.

Due to the size of the current waitlist, Townsend Towers is not accepting new applications at this time

Dearborn Housing

Sisson Manor

1515 Mason St

Dearborn, MI 48124

Applications are not currently available for the Sisson Manor.

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.

Due to the size of the current waitlist, Sission Manor is not accepting new applications at this time.

Dearborn Housing

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.

Due to the size of the current waitlist, Kennedy Plaza is not accepting new applications at this time

Dearborn Housing

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