Chestnut Twr/parkside Public Housing Dowagiac, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chestnut Twr/parkside is a Public Housing community in Dowagiac, MI with 86 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $358/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 101 months.
86
total units
84%
occupancy
$358
avg resident rent
101 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Chestnut St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,718/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,201/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 69% |
How to apply at Chestnut Twr/parkside
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 100 Chestnut St, Dowagiac; 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 (~$358/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dowagiac
- Vineyard Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Eagle's Wood Apts & Senior Residen LIHTC
- Eagles Trace Apts LIHTC
- Riverside LIHTC
- Dowagiac Rotary Villa PB Section 8
- Indian Hills Townhouses PB Section 8
- Indian Hills Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mapleview / Fairview PB Section 8 | Three Rivers | 10.7 km |
| Mapleview / Fairview PB Section 8 | Cassopolis | 10.7 km |
| Stone Lake Woods PB Section 8 | Cassopolis | 10.8 km |
| Stone Lake Manor Apts LIHTC | Cassopolis | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dowagiac
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chestnut Twr/parkside 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 Chestnut Twr/parkside?
Residents report average rents near $358/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 Chestnut Twr/parkside?
Contact the management office at 100 Chestnut St in Dowagiac. 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.