Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Benton Harbor, MI
There are 29 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Benton Harbor with roughly 2,475 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $210 to $586 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Acres Public Housing | 300 | $333 | 20 mo |
| River Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 270 | $290 | — |
| Country View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | — | — |
| Berrien Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | $234 | — |
| Harbor Towers Public Housing | 141 | $382 | 8 mo |
| Cogic Village LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Buss Avenue Public Housing | 135 | $554 | 13 mo |
| Countryview Phase I Apts & Tower LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Countryview Phase Ii Apts & Tower LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Harbor Pointe Apts Phase I LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Hayward-wells Estates LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Harbor Pointe Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Thurgood Marshall Homes LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Country View Iii PB Section 8 | 71 | $210 | — |
| Benton Harbor Hope Vi - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Hope Vi/public Housing Public Housing | 70 | $586 | — |
| Benton Manor Co-op Ii PB Section 8 | 66 | $311 | — |
| Benton Manor Co-op I PB Section 8 | 54 | $327 | — |
| Harbor Bluffs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Brunson Hill Homes LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| E. Rayford Senior Housing §202 Senior | 46 | $357 | — |
| Adkins Village §202 Senior | 44 | $344 | — |
| Benton Manor Co-op Iii PB Section 8 | 31 | $380 | — |
| Meetinghouse at Fidelity LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Harbor Bluff - Phase a Public Housing | 16 | $318 | — |
| Golden Eagle Estates LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Summer Place LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Harbor Bluff - Phase B Public Housing | 8 | — | — |
| Harbor City Flats LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Benton Harbor (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 270 | $290 | — |
| Country View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | — | — |
| Berrien Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | $234 | — |
| Country View Iii PB Section 8 | 71 | $210 | — |
| Benton Harbor Hope Vi - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Benton Manor Co-op Ii PB Section 8 | 66 | $311 | — |
| Benton Manor Co-op I PB Section 8 | 54 | $327 | — |
| Harbor Bluffs LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Benton Manor Co-op Iii PB Section 8 | 31 | $380 | — |
| Harbor City Flats LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Benton Harbor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Acres Public Housing | 300 | $333 | 20 mo |
| Harbor Towers Public Housing | 141 | $382 | 8 mo |
| Buss Avenue Public Housing | 135 | $554 | 13 mo |
| Hope Vi/public Housing Public Housing | 70 | $586 | — |
| Harbor Bluff - Phase a Public Housing | 16 | $318 | — |
| Harbor Bluff - Phase B Public Housing | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Benton Harbor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cogic Village LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Countryview Phase I Apts & Tower LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Countryview Phase Ii Apts & Tower LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Harbor Pointe Apts Phase I LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Hayward-wells Estates LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Harbor Pointe Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Thurgood Marshall Homes LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Brunson Hill Homes LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Meetinghouse at Fidelity LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Golden Eagle Estates LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Summer Place LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Berrien County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Berrien County: studio $816, 1-BR $902, 2-BR $1,184, 3-BR $1,556, 4-BR $1,568.
Full FMR table for Berrien County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Benton Harbor
- 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
- Niles, MI
- Saint Joseph, MI
- Watervliet, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Jackson, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.