Lake View Terrace Public Housing Saint Joseph, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lake View Terrace is a Public Housing community in Saint Joseph, MI with 107 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $402/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 42 months.
107
total units
93%
occupancy
$402
avg resident rent
42 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 Port St, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,157/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,129/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Lake View Terrace
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 601 Port St, Saint Joseph; 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 (~$402/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Saint Joseph
- Lake Pines Apartments PB Section 8
- Vineyards PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 1.7 km |
| Hayward-wells Estates LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 1.7 km |
| Harbor Bluffs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 1.7 km |
| Harbor City Flats LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Benton Harbor | 1.7 km |
| Benton Harbor Hope Vi - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 2.5 km |
| Hope Vi/public Housing Public Housing | Benton Harbor | 2.5 km |
| Brunson Hill Homes LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 2.5 km |
| Meetinghouse at Fidelity LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Saint Joseph
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lake View Terrace 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 Lake View Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $402/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 Lake View Terrace?
Contact the management office at 601 Port St in Saint Joseph. 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.