E. Rayford Senior Housing §202 Senior Benton Harbor, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
E. Rayford Senior Housing is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Benton Harbor, MI with 46 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $357/month on average.
46
total units
76%
occupancy
$357
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1961 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,239/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,239/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at E. Rayford Senior Housing
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1961 E Empire Ave, 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 (~$357/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
- Blossom Acres Public Housing
- 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
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Country View Iii PB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 1.1 km |
| Harbor Pointe Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 2.8 km |
| Harbor Bluff - Phase a Public Housing | Benton Harbor | 2.8 km |
| Harbor Bluff - Phase B Public Housing | Benton Harbor | 2.8 km |
| Thurgood Marshall Homes LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 3.4 km |
| Golden Eagle Estates LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 3.4 km |
| Benton Harbor Hope Vi - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 3.5 km |
| Hope Vi/public Housing Public Housing | Benton Harbor | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does E. Rayford Senior Housing have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at E. Rayford Senior Housing?
Residents report average rents near $357/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 E. Rayford Senior Housing?
Contact the management office at 1961 E Empire Ave 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.