Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Battle Creek, MI
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Battle Creek with roughly 1,853 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $367 to $710 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Battle Creek
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Battle Creek
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minges Creek LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Springview Tower LIHTC | 175 | — | — |
| Bent Tree PB Section 8 | 164 | $367 | — |
| Liberty Commons LIHTC | 158 | — | — |
| Teal Run Apts LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Bedford Manor Apts. PB Section 8 | 125 | $403 | — |
| Silver Star Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Brookstone Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Riverview Pointe Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Silver Star Apts LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Willow Creek Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Residences at Westbrook Place I LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Lakeview Meadows Ii LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Lakeview Meadows LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Residences at Westbrook Place Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Shelborne Park LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Mill Creek §202 Senior | 44 | $434 | — |
| The Village at Irving Park LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Villas of Charlemagne LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Willow Creek Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Battle Creek Turnkey Iii Public Housing | 15 | $710 | — |
| The Meadows §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Hill House PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Battle Creek (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bent Tree PB Section 8 | 164 | $367 | — |
| Bedford Manor Apts. PB Section 8 | 125 | $403 | — |
| Silver Star Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Hill House PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Battle Creek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek Turnkey Iii Public Housing | 15 | $710 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Battle Creek
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minges Creek LIHTC | 192 | — | — |
| Springview Tower LIHTC | 175 | — | — |
| Liberty Commons LIHTC | 158 | — | — |
| Teal Run Apts LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Brookstone Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Riverview Pointe Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Silver Star Apts LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Willow Creek Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Residences at Westbrook Place I LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Lakeview Meadows Ii LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Lakeview Meadows LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Residences at Westbrook Place Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Shelborne Park LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| The Village at Irving Park LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Villas of Charlemagne LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
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 Battle Creek
- 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
- Albion, MI
- Marshall, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Jackson, MI
- Benton Harbor, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.