Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cheboygan, MI
There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cheboygan with roughly 234 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $421 per month. Median reported wait: about 45 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Cheboygan
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cheboygan
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Village Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Mackinaw Apts. Ii PB Section 8 | 40 | $402 | — |
| Lincoln-scattered Site Public Housing | 38 | $421 | 45 mo |
| Harbor Lake LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Newport Village Senior LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Cheboygan Shores LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Grebe Village PB Section 8 | 24 | $356 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cheboygan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw Apts. Ii PB Section 8 | 40 | $402 | — |
| Cheboygan Shores LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Grebe Village PB Section 8 | 24 | $356 | — |
Public housing developments in Cheboygan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-scattered Site Public Housing | 38 | $421 | 45 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cheboygan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Village Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Harbor Lake LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Newport Village Senior LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Cheboygan County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cheboygan County: studio $746, 1-BR $803, 2-BR $1,054, 3-BR $1,264, 4-BR $1,403.
Full FMR table for Cheboygan County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cheboygan
- 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.