Blossom Acres Public Housing Benton Harbor, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Blossom Acres is a Public Housing community in Benton Harbor, MI with 300 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $333/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
300
total units
94%
occupancy
$333
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 Circle Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,401/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,356/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Blossom Acres
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1100 Circle Dr, Benton Harbor; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$333/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
- River Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Berrien Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Harbor Towers Public Housing
- Cogic Village LIHTC
- Buss Avenue Public Housing
- Countryview Phase I Apts & Tower LIHTC
- Countryview Phase Ii Apts & Tower LIHTC
- Harbor Pointe Apts Phase I LIHTC
- Hayward-wells Estates LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adkins Village §202 Senior | Benton Harbor | 2 km |
| Thurgood Marshall Homes LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 2.8 km |
| E. Rayford Senior Housing §202 Senior | Benton Harbor | 2.8 km |
| Golden Eagle Estates LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 2.8 km |
| Harbor Bluff - Phase a Public Housing | Benton Harbor | 3.4 km |
| Harbor Bluff - Phase B Public Housing | Benton Harbor | 3.4 km |
| Country View Iii PB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 3.7 km |
| Benton Harbor Hope Vi - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Blossom Acres have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Blossom Acres?
Residents report average rents near $333/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Blossom Acres?
Contact the management office at 1100 Circle Dr in Benton Harbor. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.