Questions about rental assistance or resources?
Our housing specialists are here help.
Inquires can be directed to the main office by phone
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Walk-in appointments will
be accepted when specialists are available. For the most
efficient assistance, please call our main office prior to visiting in-person.
Our Section 8 waiting list is closed until further notice. The public will be notified when the Section 8 waiting list reopens.
We have moved – learn more here
The Pontiac Housing Commission is now accepting applications for the newly renovated Carriage Place Apartments and Woodland Heights Apartments.
Information regarding housing assistance is available in
17 languages through The U.S. Department of HUD.
Our Partners
Catholic Community Response Team works closely with residents throughout the city to provide services such as immediate clothing and food resources, identification resources, eviction prevention, utility payment assistance, holiday programs and more.
Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Families within our jurisdiction may apply to join a self-sufficiency program with the Pontiac Housing Commission. The purpose of the program is to reduce a family’s or individual’s reliance on rental assistance and federal programs, while increasing income and independence. Enrollees benefit from individualized assistance such as job training, childcare, transportation and an interest-bearing escrow account held by the housing commission. Enrollees earn credits for the account based on increased income through the program and, once the program is completed, may claim the account once all members of the family are no longer receiving welfare assistance.
Notary Services
Notary services are now available at the Pontiac Housing Commission. Cost for these services is $5 for our tenants, or $8 for the general public.
5-Year Housing Improvement and Action Plan
The Pontiac Housing Commission has established a comprehensive and expansive vision for housing investments in the City of Pontiac and southern Oakland County communities as well as a roadmap to achieve this vision over the next five years. The PHC is committed to ensuring community government is doing all that it can to foster an environment of inclusion, diversity, and equity and to guarantee that residents have access to attainable housing.
Oakland County Regional Housing Partnership
The Pontiac Housing Commission is one of four co-leads for the Oakland County Regional Housing Partnership (OCRHP). The OCHRHP is one of 15 dedicated coalitions across the state of Michigan tasked with planning and enacting Michigan’s First-Ever Statewide Housing Plan. This broad-reaching plan is our state’s largest and most coordinated effort to date to ensure every resident has access to safe, quality, attainable housing. More than 7,000 residents have initially contributed to the plan – Hundreds more in your backyard are now working to bring it to life. Learn more here.
Document Center
All documents must be delivered or mailed to the Pontiac Housing Commission office. Electronic copies will not be accepted on documents which require signatures.