Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bay City, MI
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bay City with roughly 1,828 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $322 to $587 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bay City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bay City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Site Housing Public Housing | 193 | $587 | 15 mo |
| Bangor Downs PB Section 8 | 180 | $438 | — |
| Bradley House PB Section 8 | 179 | $343 | — |
| Maplewood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 158 | — | — |
| Maplewood Manor-bay City PB Section 8 | 158 | $361 | — |
| Baytown PB Section 8 | 150 | $341 | — |
| Alderwood Estates LIHTC | 146 | — | — |
| Smith Manor PB Section 8 | 141 | $322 | — |
| Country Meadows LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Pine Towers PB Section 8 | 115 | $355 | — |
| Maloney Manor PB Section 8 | 113 | $326 | — |
| The Village of Hampton Meadows §202 Senior | 51 | $400 | — |
| Riverwalk Meadows LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Bramblewood Cooperative PB Section 8 | 48 | $410 | — |
| Garfield Manor LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bay City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Downs PB Section 8 | 180 | $438 | — |
| Bradley House PB Section 8 | 179 | $343 | — |
| Maplewood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 158 | — | — |
| Maplewood Manor-bay City PB Section 8 | 158 | $361 | — |
| Baytown PB Section 8 | 150 | $341 | — |
| Smith Manor PB Section 8 | 141 | $322 | — |
| Pine Towers PB Section 8 | 115 | $355 | — |
| Maloney Manor PB Section 8 | 113 | $326 | — |
| Bramblewood Cooperative PB Section 8 | 48 | $410 | — |
Public housing developments in Bay City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Site Housing Public Housing | 193 | $587 | 15 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bay City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderwood Estates LIHTC | 146 | — | — |
| Country Meadows LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Riverwalk Meadows LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Garfield Manor LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bay County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bay County: studio $809, 1-BR $814, 2-BR $1,030, 3-BR $1,399, 4-BR $1,518.
Full FMR table for Bay County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bay City
- 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.