Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gaylord, MI
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gaylord with roughly 588 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $373 to $399 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Gaylord
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gaylord
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Meadows LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Alpine Haus LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $373 | — |
| Alpine Alten Zimmmer Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Aspen I Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Green Meadows of Gaylord LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Northwind Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Alpine Alten Zimmer PB Section 8 | 46 | $399 | — |
| Gaslight Square Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Aspen Ii Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Sheldon Place Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Sheldon Place Ii Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Sheldon Place Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Sheldon Place Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Alpine Alten Zimmmer Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Gaylord (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Haus LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $373 | — |
| Alpine Alten Zimmmer Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Northwind Apartment Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Alpine Alten Zimmer PB Section 8 | 46 | $399 | — |
| Sheldon Place Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Sheldon Place Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gaylord
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Meadows LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Aspen I Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Green Meadows of Gaylord LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Gaslight Square Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Aspen Ii Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Sheldon Place Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Sheldon Place Ii Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Alpine Alten Zimmmer Iii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Otsego County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Otsego County: studio $852, 1-BR $858, 2-BR $1,100, 3-BR $1,445, 4-BR $1,560.
Full FMR table for Otsego County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gaylord
- 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.