Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Escanaba, MI
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Escanaba with roughly 627 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $404 to $484 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Escanaba
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Escanaba
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tower Public Housing | 175 | $404 | 20 mo |
| West Highland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | $431 | — |
| Sand Hill Townhomes Ldha Llc PB Section 8 | 75 | $484 | — |
| Willow Creek I & Willow Creek Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Willowgrove Townhomes LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Les Cheneaux Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Meadowbrook Senior Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Willow Creek Elderly Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Willow Creek Elderly I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Bridgewood Housing Corporation PB Section 8 | 14 | $428 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Escanaba (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Highland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | $431 | — |
| Sand Hill Townhomes Ldha Llc PB Section 8 | 75 | $484 | — |
| Willow Creek I & Willow Creek Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Les Cheneaux Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Bridgewood Housing Corporation PB Section 8 | 14 | $428 | — |
Public housing developments in Escanaba
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Tower Public Housing | 175 | $404 | 20 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Escanaba
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowgrove Townhomes LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Meadowbrook Senior Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Willow Creek Elderly Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Willow Creek Elderly I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Delta County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Delta County: studio $714, 1-BR $742, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,288, 4-BR $1,632.
Full FMR table for Delta County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Escanaba
- 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
- Gladstone, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Jackson, MI
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Muskegon, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.