Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ann Arbor, MI
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ann Arbor with roughly 1,873 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $320 to $541 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Ann Arbor
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ann Arbor
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 349 | $363 | — |
| Cranbrook Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | $323 | — |
| Liberty Grand Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Woodchase Club Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Maple Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| Courthouse Square LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| River Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Pinelake Village Cooperative PB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Swift Lane LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Arrowwood Hills Cooperative PB Section 8 | 56 | $320 | — |
| Sequoia Place §202 Senior | 55 | $459 | — |
| Parkhurst Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Pinelake Village Cooperative §236 | 48 | — | — |
| West Arbor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Arbordale Rehabilitation Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Hickory Way Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Hickory Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Pauline Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Windsong LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Carrot Way Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Lakestone LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | $541 | — |
| Pear Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| The Oaks of Ann Arbor LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Clair Circle §811 | 6 | — | — |
| William Street Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Carol Lopez - Schedule E LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Shanin Uzuncan Schedule E LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ann Arbor (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 349 | $363 | — |
| Cranbrook Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 202 | $323 | — |
| Maple Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| River Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Pinelake Village Cooperative PB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Swift Lane LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Arrowwood Hills Cooperative PB Section 8 | 56 | $320 | — |
| West Arbor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Arbordale Rehabilitation Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Hickory Way Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Hickory Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Pauline Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Windsong LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Lakestone LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | $541 | — |
| Pear Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ann Arbor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Grand Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Woodchase Club Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Courthouse Square LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Parkhurst Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Carrot Way Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| The Oaks of Ann Arbor LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| William Street Apts LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Carol Lopez - Schedule E LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Shanin Uzuncan Schedule E LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Washtenaw County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washtenaw County: studio $1,365, 1-BR $1,387, 2-BR $1,656, 3-BR $1,986, 4-BR $2,193.
Full FMR table for Washtenaw County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ann Arbor
- 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
- Chelsea, MI
- Dexter, MI
- Milan, MI
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Jackson, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.