How many low income apartments are in Albion, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Albion with approximately 451 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Albion?

Tenant-paid rents in Albion's assisted buildings typically range from about $371 to $428 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Albion?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Albion?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Calhoun County: about $976/mo for one-bedroom and $1,176/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Albion, MI

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Albion with roughly 451 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $371 to $428 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.

assisted properties

451

subsidized units

$400

typical rent

27 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Albion

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Albion

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Northview Homes Public Housing	218	$384	27 mo
Lincolnshire Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	81	—	—
Lincolnshire Redevelopment Ldha Llc PB Section 8	80	$371	—
Maple Grove Apartments PB Section 8	72	$428	—

Section 8 apartments in Albion (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Lincolnshire Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	81	—	—
Lincolnshire Redevelopment Ldha Llc PB Section 8	80	$371	—
Maple Grove Apartments PB Section 8	72	$428	—

Public housing developments in Albion

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Northview Homes Public Housing	218	$384	27 mo

Voucher rent limits: Calhoun County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Calhoun County: studio $833, 1-BR $976, 2-BR $1,176, 3-BR $1,410, 4-BR $1,565.

Full FMR table for Calhoun County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Albion

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.