Northwind PB Section 8 Kalamazoo, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northwind is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Kalamazoo, MI with 160 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $290/month on average.
160
total units
96%
occupancy
$290
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1004 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,057/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,347/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 57% |
How to apply at Northwind
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1004 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo; 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 (~$290/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Apartments Inc PB Section 8 | Kalamazoo | 1.1 km |
| Rickman House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kalamazoo | 2 km |
| Lodge House PB Section 8 | Kalamazoo | 2.4 km |
| Riverview Co-op I PB Section 8 | Kalamazoo | 2.5 km |
| Harrison Circle LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kalamazoo | 2.5 km |
| West Michigan Woods LIHTC | Kalamazoo | 3.4 km |
| The Creamery LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kalamazoo | 3.4 km |
| Gladeshire LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kalamazoo | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northwind have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Northwind?
Residents report average rents near $290/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 Northwind?
Contact the management office at 1004 Douglas Ave in Kalamazoo. 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.