The Fountains Apartments PB Section 8 Grand Rapids, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Fountains Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Grand Rapids, MI with 53 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $452/month on average.
53
total units
98%
occupancy
$452
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3900 Whispering Way SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,673/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,865/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at The Fountains Apartments
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 3900 Whispering Way SE, Grand Rapids; 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 (~$452/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Creek LIHTC | Grand Rapids | 0.8 km |
| Eastbrook Apts LIHTC | Grand Rapids | 0.8 km |
| Pheasant Ridge LIHTC | Kentwood | 4 km |
| Village Drive Apts §811 | Grand Rapids | 4.2 km |
| Breton Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Rapids | 4.7 km |
| Breton Grove Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Rapids | 4.7 km |
| American House LIHTC | Grand Rapids | 5 km |
| Summer Haven Senior Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kentwood | 5.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Fountains Apartments 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 The Fountains Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $452/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 The Fountains Apartments?
Contact the management office at 3900 Whispering Way SE in Grand Rapids. 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.