Gateway Plaza Public Housing Niles, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gateway Plaza is a Public Housing community in Niles, MI with 179 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $359/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 34 months.
179
total units
96%
occupancy
$359
avg resident rent
34 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 Cass St, Niles, MI 49120 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,749/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,545/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 72% |
How to apply at Gateway Plaza
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 251 Cass St, Niles; 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 (~$359/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Niles
- Berrien Woods Phase Iii LIHTC
- Arbor Trails LIHTC
- Four Flags Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Niles Four Flags Elderly Housing PB Section 8
- Parkview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkview Apts LIHTC
- Berrien Woods Phase I LIHTC
- Berrien Woods Phase Ii LIHTC
- Berkshire Niles LIHTCPB Section 8
- Briar Crest Townhouses I PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Crest Townhouses Ii PB Section 8 | Niles | 0.8 km |
| Briar Crest Townhouses Ii PB Section 8 | Niles | 0.8 km |
| Metea Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Buchanan | 7.6 km |
| Ham-mi-001, Llc PB Section 8 | Buchanan | 7.6 km |
| Laurel Woods Limited Partnership PB Section 8 | South Bend | 10 km |
| Golden Oaks Village LIHTC | South Bend | 10 km |
← All subsidized housing in Niles
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gateway Plaza 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 Gateway Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $359/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 Gateway Plaza?
Contact the management office at 251 Cass St in Niles. 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.