Villa Maria Retirement PB Section 8 Grand Rapids, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villa Maria Retirement is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Grand Rapids, MI with 54 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $457/month on average.
54
total units
98%
occupancy
$457
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1305 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,973/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,628/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Villa Maria Retirement
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 1305 Walker Ave NW, 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 (~$457/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint James Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Rapids | 0.8 km |
| Mt Mercy Apts LIHTC | Grand Rapids | 1.1 km |
| Mt Mercy Housing Development Ii LIHTC | Grand Rapids | 1.1 km |
| Grand View Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Rapids | 1.7 km |
| Stockbridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Rapids | 2 km |
| Herkimer Hotel LIHTC | Grand Rapids | 3.4 km |
| The Globe LIHTC | Grand Rapids | 3.4 km |
| Ferguson Apts Csh LIHTC | Grand Rapids | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villa Maria Retirement 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 Villa Maria Retirement?
Residents report average rents near $457/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 Villa Maria Retirement?
Contact the management office at 1305 Walker Ave NW 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.