Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Big Rapids, MI
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Big Rapids with roughly 637 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $373 to $548 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Big Rapids
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Big Rapids
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Village Public Housing | 156 | $389 | — |
| Evergreen Village Public Housing | 131 | $548 | — |
| Country Place Family & Senior Citizen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Appleridge Apts PB Section 8 | 48 | $373 | — |
| Ryan Creek Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Ryan Creek Ii Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Village Green LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Nisbett-fairman Residences LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Meadow Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Watertower §811 | 19 | $389 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Big Rapids (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Place Family & Senior Citizen LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Appleridge Apts PB Section 8 | 48 | $373 | — |
| Meadow Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Big Rapids
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Village Public Housing | 156 | $389 | — |
| Evergreen Village Public Housing | 131 | $548 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Big Rapids
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Creek Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Ryan Creek Ii Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Village Green LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Nisbett-fairman Residences LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Mecosta County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Mecosta County: studio $715, 1-BR $796, 2-BR $1,010, 3-BR $1,288, 4-BR $1,432.
Full FMR table for Mecosta County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Big Rapids
- 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.