Fairview Homes Public Housing Bessemer, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairview Homes is a Public Housing community in Bessemer, MI with 89 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 60 months.
89
total units
98%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
60 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 N Hillcrest Ave, Bessemer, MI 49911 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,868/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,627/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 53% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
| One-bedroom share | 69% |
How to apply at Fairview Homes
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 300 N Hillcrest Ave, Bessemer; 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 (~$405/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Trace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Ironwood | 8.5 km |
| Wildwood Apts LIHTC | Ironwood | 8.5 km |
| Pioneer Park Apts Public Housing | Ironwood | 9 km |
| Riverview Apts LIHTC | Wakefield | 9.3 km |
| Riverview Apts. Wakefield Ldha PB Section 8 | Wakefield | 9.3 km |
| Sunset Manor Public Housing | Wakefield | 10.1 km |
| Southgate Village Public Housing | Hurley | 10.6 km |
| Garden Estates PB Section 8 | Hurley | 10.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bessemer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairview Homes 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 Fairview Homes?
Residents report average rents near $405/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 Fairview Homes?
Contact the management office at 300 N Hillcrest Ave in Bessemer. 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.