Tartan Terrace PB Section 8 Alma, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tartan Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Alma, MI with 30 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $396/month on average.
30
total units
100%
occupancy
$396
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 Gratiot Ave, Alma, MI 48801 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,033/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,033/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 50% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Tartan Terrace
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 423 Gratiot Ave, Alma; 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 (~$396/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Alma
- Pine Villa PB Section 8
- Heather Ct/hampton Pk Public Housing
- Countryside Apts LIHTC
- Countryside Three LIHTC
- Countryside Two LIHTC
- Pinewinds Ii Apts. PB Section 8
- Alma Apts LIHTC
- Countryside Four LIHTC
- Scottish Pines Senior LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Woods Apts LIHTC | St Louis | 4.2 km |
| Greenland Place LIHTC | St Louis | 5.4 km |
| River View Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | St Louis | 5.4 km |
| Oak Ridge Public Housing | Saint Louis | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Alma
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tartan Terrace 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 Tartan Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $396/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 Tartan Terrace?
Contact the management office at 423 Gratiot Ave in Alma. 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.