West Town LIHTCPB Section 8 Plainwell, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Town is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Plainwell, MI with 40 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $281/month on average.
40
total units
90%
occupancy
$281
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 Benhoy Ave, Plainwell, MI 49080 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,013/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,169/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 51% |
How to apply at West Town
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 720 Benhoy Ave, Plainwell; 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 (~$281/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Plainwell
- Emerald Woods Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Emerald Park Senior Residences LIHTC
- Mill Race Apts LIHTC
- Koehler Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8
- North Prairie Manor LIHTC
- Emerald Woods Senior Apts LIHTC
- Heritage Meadows LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Manor LIHTC | Otsego | 3.4 km |
| Washington Manor LIHTC | Otsego | 3.4 km |
| Baraga Manor/otsego Senior Apt PB Section 8 | Otsego | 4.2 km |
| Baraga Manor/otsego Senior Apt PB Section 8 | Otsego | 4.2 km |
| Otsego Manor LIHTC | Otsego | 4.3 km |
| Otsego Manor LIHTC | Otsego | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Plainwell
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Town 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 Town?
Residents report average rents near $281/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 Town?
Contact the management office at 720 Benhoy Ave in Plainwell. 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.