Columbia Court Public Housing Muskegon Heights, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbia Court is a Public Housing community in Muskegon Heights, MI with 140 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $304/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
140
total units
97%
occupancy
$304
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 E Columbia Ave, Muskegon Heights, MI 49444 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,286/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,481/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Columbia Court
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 65 E Columbia Ave, Muskegon Heights; 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 (~$304/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Muskegon Heights
- East Park Manor Public Housing
- Wells Villa LIHTC
- Roosevelt Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- M a Houston Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Village I LIHTC | Norton Shores | 2 km |
| Trinity Village Ii LIHTC | Norton Shores | 2 km |
| Whispering Timbers §811 | Muskegon | 2.2 km |
| Park Terrace LIHTC | Muskegon | 2.8 km |
| Royale Glen Townhomes LIHTC | Muskegon | 2.8 km |
| Pioneer Arbour Inc PB Section 8 | Muskegon | 2.8 km |
| Hartford Terrace Public Housing | Muskegon | 3.3 km |
| Nelson Place LIHTC | Muskegon | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Muskegon Heights
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbia Court 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 Columbia Court?
Residents report average rents near $304/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 Columbia Court?
Contact the management office at 65 E Columbia Ave in Muskegon Heights. 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.