West Highland LIHTCPB Section 8 Escanaba, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Highland is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Escanaba, MI with 135 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $431/month on average.
135
total units
98%
occupancy
$431
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2701 1st Ave S, Escanaba, MI 49829 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,804/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,076/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 42% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at West Highland
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 2701 1st Ave S, Escanaba; 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 (~$431/mo average here).
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- Meadowbrook Senior Apts LIHTC
- Willow Creek Elderly Ii LIHTC
- Willow Creek Elderly I LIHTC
- Bridgewood Housing Corporation PB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Escanaba
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Highland have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at West Highland?
Residents report average rents near $431/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 West Highland?
Contact the management office at 2701 1st Ave S in Escanaba. 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.