Smith Manor PB Section 8 Bay City, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Smith Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bay City, MI with 141 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $322/month on average.
141
total units
94%
occupancy
$322
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 N Van Buren St, Bay City, MI 48708 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,382/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,989/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Smith Manor
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 600 N Van Buren St, Bay City; 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 (~$322/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bay City
- Scattered Site Housing Public Housing
- Bangor Downs PB Section 8
- Bradley House PB Section 8
- Maplewood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Maplewood Manor-bay City PB Section 8
- Baytown PB Section 8
- Alderwood Estates LIHTC
- Country Meadows LIHTC
- Pine Towers PB Section 8
- Maloney Manor PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Meadows LIHTC | Bay City | 2 km |
| Garfield Manor LIHTC | Bay City | 2.4 km |
| Center Ridge Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hampton Twp | 3.5 km |
| Pineview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Essexville | 3.5 km |
| The Village of Hampton Meadows §202 Senior | Bay City | 4 km |
| Bramblewood Cooperative PB Section 8 | Bay City | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bay City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Smith Manor 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 Smith Manor?
Residents report average rents near $322/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 Smith Manor?
Contact the management office at 600 N Van Buren St in Bay City. 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.