River Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 Benton Harbor, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Benton Harbor, MI with 270 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $290/month on average.
270
total units
94%
occupancy
$290
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 River Terrace Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,030/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,984/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 58% |
How to apply at River Terrace
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 261 River Terrace Dr, Benton Harbor; 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).
Other subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
- Blossom Acres Public Housing
- Country View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Berrien Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Harbor Towers Public Housing
- Cogic Village LIHTC
- Buss Avenue Public Housing
- Countryview Phase I Apts & Tower LIHTC
- Countryview Phase Ii Apts & Tower LIHTC
- Harbor Pointe Apts Phase I LIHTC
- Hayward-wells Estates LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor Hope Vi - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Benton Harbor | 0.8 km |
| Hope Vi/public Housing Public Housing | Benton Harbor | 0.8 km |
| Brunson Hill Homes LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 0.8 km |
| Meetinghouse at Fidelity LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 0.8 km |
| Thurgood Marshall Homes LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 1.4 km |
| Golden Eagle Estates LIHTC | Benton Harbor | 1.4 km |
| Lake View Terrace Public Housing | Saint Joseph | 1.7 km |
| Harbor Bluff - Phase a Public Housing | Benton Harbor | 1.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River Terrace 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 River Terrace?
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 River Terrace?
Contact the management office at 261 River Terrace Dr in Benton Harbor. 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.