Harbor Towers Public Housing Benton Harbor, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harbor Towers is a Public Housing community in Benton Harbor, MI with 141 units reporting 59% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $382/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
141
total units
59%
occupancy
$382
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 E Wall St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,198/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,739/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 44% |
How to apply at Harbor Towers
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 250 E Wall St, 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 (~$382/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
- 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
- Hayward-wells Estates LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor Hope Vi - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 1.1 km |
| Hope Vi/public Housing Public Housing | Benton Harbor | 1.1 km |
| Brunson Hill Homes LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 1.1 km |
| Meetinghouse at Fidelity LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 1.1 km |
| Benton Manor Co-op Ii PB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 1.4 km |
| Benton Manor Co-op I PB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 1.4 km |
| Harbor Bluffs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 1.4 km |
| Benton Manor Co-op Iii PB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harbor Towers 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 Harbor Towers?
Residents report average rents near $382/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 Harbor Towers?
Contact the management office at 250 E Wall St 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.