Pioneer Bluff Apts Public Housing Ishpeming, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pioneer Bluff Apts is a Public Housing community in Ishpeming, MI with 127 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $488/month on average.
127
total units
99%
occupancy
$488
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 Bluff St, Ishpeming, MI 49849 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,070/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,334/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 40% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Pioneer Bluff Apts
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 111 Bluff St, Ishpeming; 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 (~$488/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ishpeming
- Canda Man0r PB Section 8
- Jasperlite Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Town Square Apts LIHTC
- Phelps Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodcliff Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Apts Public Housing | Negaunee | 5.5 km |
| Lakeview Apts Public Housing | Negaunee | 5.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pioneer Bluff Apts 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 Pioneer Bluff Apts?
Residents report average rents near $488/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 Pioneer Bluff Apts?
Contact the management office at 111 Bluff St in Ishpeming. 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.