Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Alpena, MI
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Alpena with roughly 885 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $287 to $373 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Alpena
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Alpena
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Apts. Public Housing | 195 | $366 | 4 mo |
| Jps Pinecrest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Birchwood Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Bwm Apartments Ldha Llc PB Section 8 | 112 | $373 | — |
| Alpena Housing PB Section 8 | 65 | $372 | — |
| Carriage House Senior Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Thunder Bay PB Section 8 | 40 | $287 | — |
| Hidden Brook Manor LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Pine Meadow Village Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Springtree Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Pine Meadows Village Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Alpena Pines Senior Housing LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Alpena (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jps Pinecrest LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Birchwood Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Bwm Apartments Ldha Llc PB Section 8 | 112 | $373 | — |
| Alpena Housing PB Section 8 | 65 | $372 | — |
| Thunder Bay PB Section 8 | 40 | $287 | — |
Public housing developments in Alpena
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Apts. Public Housing | 195 | $366 | 4 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Alpena
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage House Senior Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Hidden Brook Manor LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Pine Meadow Village Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Springtree Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Pine Meadows Village Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Alpena Pines Senior Housing LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Alpena County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Alpena County: studio $689, 1-BR $767, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,212, 4-BR $1,632.
Full FMR table for Alpena County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Alpena
- 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
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Jackson, MI
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Muskegon, MI
- Ann Arbor, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.