Washington Woods PB Section 8 Lansing, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Woods is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lansing, MI with 12 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $368/month on average.
12
total units
92%
occupancy
$368
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5801 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48911 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,113/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,113/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Washington Woods
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 5801 S Washington Ave, 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 (~$368/mo average here).
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- Traditions of Lansing LIHTC
- Elmwood Park LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grandhaven Manor LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Villas LIHTC | Lansing | 1.4 km |
| Southbrook Villa PB Section 8 | Lansing | 1.4 km |
| Silver Stone Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lansing | 1.4 km |
| Cedar Place PB Section 8 | Lansing | 1.4 km |
| Phillip C Dean Apts LIHTC | Lansing | 2.4 km |
| Oliver Gardens LIHTC | Lansing | 3.3 km |
| Pinebrook Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lansing | 3.4 km |
| Laroy Froh Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lansing | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Woods 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 Washington Woods?
Residents report average rents near $368/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 Washington Woods?
Contact the management office at 5801 S Washington Ave 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.