Port Huron Housing Commission

The Housing Commission implements the Federal Housing and Urban Development low-income senior and family housing programs. This Department operates financially independent from the City receiving its operating money from rents received and Federal housing subsidies.

The Housing Commission manages and maintains six subsidized housing sites. Three are designated for family living and three for senior living. These sites have been named for their historical significance on recommendations of the St. Clair County Historical Society.

The first four sites were named after the four villages that merged to form the City of Port Huron. The fifth site was named after the builder of Fort St. Joseph, Daniel Greysolon Dulhut.

Board of Commissioners

• Richard S. Pack, Chairperson
• Earl Shoulders, Vice Chairperson
• Sherry Archibald
• Jane E. O’Sullivan
• William Smith

BETTY WARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone Directory

Village Facts

Family Low-income Housing

Dulhut Village-Family Housing: (Sept. 1970)

• Dulhut Village consists of the area bounded roughly by where 18th Street would be, Nern Street, 22nd Street and Cleveland Street.
• Dulhut consists of eight one-bedroom units, forty two-bedroom units, fifty-two three-bedroom units, sixteen four-bedroom units and four five-bedroom units; for a total of 120 units available for low-income families.

Gratiot Village-Family Housing: (May 1967)

• Gratiot Village consists of the area on Riverview Street between 10th and 12th Avenues.
• Gratiot consists of eight one-bedroom units, twenty two-bedroom units, twenty-four three-bedroom units, six four-bedroom units, and one five bedroom unit; for a total of 59 units available for low-income families.

Huron Village-Family Housing: (Jan. 1967)

• Huron Village consists of the area bounded by 25th Street, Nern Street, 28th Street and Manuel Street.
• Huron consists of four one-bedroom units, twenty two-bedroom units, twenty-six three-bedroom units, eight four-bedroom units and one five-bedroom unit; for a total of 59 units available for low-income families.

Senior Citizen Low-income Housing

Desmond Village-Senior Housing: (Oct. 1968)

• Desmond Village consists of the area bounded by 7th Street, Howard Street, 8th Street and Pine Street.
• Desmond consists of 16 efficiency units, 83 one-bedroom units, and 5 two-bedroom units and 5 handicapped units for a total of 109 units available for low-income senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Peru Village-Senior Housing: (April 1968)

• Peru Village consists of the area bounded by Erie Street, Glenwood Avenue, Ontario Street and Bard Street.
• Peru consists of 11 efficiency units, 77 one-bedroom units, 5 two-bedroom units and 4 handicapped units for a total of 97 units available for low income senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

Other Assisted Housing Programs

Section 8 Housing Programs (Rent Subsidy)

• The Housing Commission manages and operates two Section 8 Housing Programs available through the Housing and Urban Development. The following is a brief explanation of each.

Section 8 New Construction-Senior Housing (1979)

• Grandview Tower consists of the area bounded by 7th Street, Pine Street and Wall Street (excluding Our Savior Lutheran Church).
• Grandview Tower consists of 111 one-bedroom units that are available for moderate and low income senior citizens.
• Grandview Tower is completely barrier-free.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program-Family and Senior Housing

• The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is a Federal Rental Assistance Program for very low income people.
• A family receives a rent subsidy, determined by the Section 8 Management Office, and then the family decides how much they are willing to spend out of their own pocket for rental housing. The Family pays the difference between the rent subsidy and the actual contract rent of the unit.
• Families, and persons with disabilities are eligible for this program if their income does not exceed federal income guidelines established by HUD.
• The Housing Commission administers 458 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

Resident Service Programs

HEAD START/PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM:
Located in the Reinvestment Center, 3013 24th Street. This program is operated in partnership with Economic Opportunity Committee. For application information, call 810-987-3116.

COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER:
The center is located in our Re-Investment Center, 3013-24th Street. There are 6 computers along with printers, T.V. and V.C.R. Programs are offered after school and during the summer to At-Risk Youth. Programs are designed to improve self-images, attention spans, along with improving skills in math, language, decision making, team work and planning. Internet access is also available for both youth and adults. For more information, call 810-984-6421.

SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM:
A daily meals program is operated at Desmond Village Monday through Friday. The St. Clair County Council on Aging prepares the meals and Port Huron Housing Commission provides the facilities.

FEDERAL FOOD SURPLUS PROGRAM:
The Federal Food Surplus Program is operated in partnership with the Economic Opportunity Committee and is held every three months for families and monthly for seniors age 60 and over. Locations for food pick-up are The Armory for families and each of our senior sites for persons age 60 and over. These locations distribute over 400 units (bags of surplus food) to both senior and family residents.

NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH CENTER:
The Housing Commission in partnership with the City of Port Huron Police Department operate the Neighborhood Outreach Center in Dulhut Village. This Center was created to encourage neighborhood involvement to fight crime in and around our housing villages. The Community Police Officer has his office there and the Police Department operates its Bike Patrol from this center. For more information, please call 810-984-6421 or 810-984-9718.

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT:
Our Maintenance Department is charged with the total up keep of all our apartments. They perform renovations on all vacant units, yearly preventive maintenance, snow removal, ground maintenance, etc. The 24 hour Emergency Work number is 810-984-6410 and for any maintenance concerns please call that listing.

MODERNIZATION PROGRAM:
The Commission participates in HUD Modernization Capital Fund Program with grant funding on a yearly basis to modernize our complexes. A 5-Year Action Plan, which prioritizes work needed on a yearly basis, is followed to assure our housing stock remains viable. Examples of accomplishments are: roofing, siding, new kitchens, doors, windows, bath, playground equipment, parking lots, lighting, etc. For more information on bids or planned work, please contact 810-984-6422.

How to Apply for Assistance

To make application for any of the Port Huron Housing Commission’s programs, stop by the Management Office located at 905 Seventh Street, Port Huron, Michigan Monday through Friday from 8:30 am through 4:30 pm or call 810-984-3173 or 810-984-6406 “TDD” for more information. Applications can be completed in the office or dropped off at a later date. All applications are date and time stamped when received by the Housing Commission.

Reasonable Accommodations

Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Port Huron Housing Commission Management Office at 810-984-3173. TDD number also 810-984-3173.

The Housing Commissioners along with staff pride themselves on a strong financial commitment and they are dedicated to provide safe, sanitary and decent housing for low-income families and seniors. These commitments are achieved from our many housing, modernization, maintenance and resident service programs. The Port Huron Housing Commission has received numerous awards for its Innovative Programs.