Ridgewood Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 Jackson, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ridgewood Vista is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jackson, MI with 150 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $381/month on average.
150
total units
95%
occupancy
$381
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 Ponderosa Dr, Jackson, MI 49201 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,876/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,717/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Ridgewood Vista
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 5000 Ponderosa Dr, 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 (~$381/mo average here).
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge Senior Apts LIHTC | Jackson | 4.8 km |
| Maple Ridge West Apts LIHTC | Jackson | 4.8 km |
| Maple Ridge Senior Apts LIHTC | Jackson | 4.8 km |
| Maple Ridge West Apts LIHTC | Jackson | 4.8 km |
| Heritage Place at Lakeside LIHTC | Jackson | 5.4 km |
| Heritage Place at Lakeside LIHTC | Jackson | 5.4 km |
| Hallet Crossing LIHTC | Michigan Center | 5.6 km |
| Otsego Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Jackson | 7.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jackson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ridgewood Vista have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Ridgewood Vista?
Residents report average rents near $381/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 Ridgewood Vista?
Contact the management office at 5000 Ponderosa Dr 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.