Park Forest PB Section 8 Jackson, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Park Forest is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jackson, MI with 290 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $410/month on average.
290
total units
92%
occupancy
$410
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3295 Bent Tree Ln, Jackson, MI 49202 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,611/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,525/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 65% |
How to apply at Park Forest
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 3295 Bent Tree Ln, Jackson; 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 (~$410/mo average here).
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- Canterbury House Apts - Jackson LIHTC
- Ridgewood Vista LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ashton Ridge Apts LIHTC
- Chalet Terrace Public Housing
- Woodland Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Shahan Blackstone North Apts Public Housing
- Southridge Park PB Section 8
- Arbors at the Woods of Lakeside LIHTC
- Blair Park LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reflections LIHTC | Jackson | 0.8 km |
| Andy's Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 3.7 km |
| Armory Artswalk Apts LIHTC | Jackson | 4.8 km |
| Park Forest LIHTCPB Section 8 | Blackman Twp | 5.4 km |
| Elaine Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 5.4 km |
| 310 S Mechanic Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 5.4 km |
| Hope House Ii PB Section 8 | Jackson | 5.4 km |
| Albert Kahn Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Jackson | 5.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jackson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Park Forest 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 Park Forest?
Residents report average rents near $410/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 Park Forest?
Contact the management office at 3295 Bent Tree Ln in Jackson. 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.