How many low income apartments are in Clare, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Clare with approximately 307 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Clare?

Tenant-paid rents in Clare's assisted buildings typically range from about $287 to $402 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Clare?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Clare?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Clare County: about $751/mo for one-bedroom and $986/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Clare, MI

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Clare with roughly 307 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $287 to $402 per month.

assisted properties

307

subsidized units

$345

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Clare

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Clare

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Gateway Village Apartments PB Section 8	125	$402	—
Brookwood Gardens PB Section 8	48	$287	—
Briarwood Apts LIHTC	36	—	—
Pebblestone Manor LIHTC	28	—	—
Clare Castle Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Clarendon Glen LIHTC	24	—	—
Rosewood Manor Apts LIHTC	22	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Clare (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
Gateway Village Apartments PB Section 8	125	$402	—
Brookwood Gardens PB Section 8	48	$287	—
Clare Castle Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Clare

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
Briarwood Apts LIHTC	36	—	—
Pebblestone Manor LIHTC	28	—	—
Clarendon Glen LIHTC	24	—	—
Rosewood Manor Apts LIHTC	22	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Clare County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clare County: studio $698, 1-BR $751, 2-BR $986, 3-BR $1,189, 4-BR $1,611.

Full FMR table for Clare County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Clare

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.