Riverfront LIHTCPB Section 8 Lansing, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverfront is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lansing, MI with 212 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $371/month on average.
212
total units
93%
occupancy
$371
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 N Cedar St, Lansing, MI 48912 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,616/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,822/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Riverfront
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 601 N Cedar St, Lansing; 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 (~$371/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street/ferris Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lansing | 0.8 km |
| Ferris 01-1 LIHTC | Lansing | 0.8 km |
| Penn Avenue Apts LIHTC | Lansing | 0.8 km |
| Ballentine LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lansing | 0.8 km |
| Saginaw Terrace Redevelopment LIHTC | Lansing | 0.8 km |
| Ferris 01-2 LIHTC | Lansing | 0.8 km |
| Ferris 01-4 LIHTC | Lansing | 0.8 km |
| Porter Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lansing | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverfront 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 Riverfront?
Residents report average rents near $371/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 Riverfront?
Contact the management office at 601 N Cedar St in Lansing. 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.