Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Grand Rapids, MI
There are 130 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Grand Rapids with roughly 7,973 assisted units — including 83 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 102 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $221 to $554 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.
130
assisted properties
7,973
subsidized units
$388
typical rent
17 mo
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Grand Rapids
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Grand Rapids
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 456 | — | — |
| Camelot Woods I PB Section 8 | 200 | $490 | — |
| Traditions of Grand Rapids LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Grandview PB Section 8 | 192 | $408 | — |
| 44 Ionia Ldha Lp PB Section 8 | 190 | $263 | — |
| Weston Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 190 | — | — |
| Adams/campau Park Public Housing | 188 | $308 | 17 mo |
| 524-1 Breton Village Green PB Section 8 | 162 | $409 | — |
| Breton Village Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 162 | — | — |
| Park Place Apt Homes LIHTC | 162 | — | — |
| Ransom Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 152 | $402 | — |
| Marsh Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Townhomes I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Orchard Place LIHTC | 138 | — | — |
| American House LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Marsh Ridge Iii LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Mt Mercy Apts LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Herkimer Hotel LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| The Globe LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Ferguson Apts Csh LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Camelot Woods Ii PB Section 8 | 100 | $554 | — |
| Ferguson Apartments Ldha Llc PB Section 8 | 100 | $221 | — |
| Marsh Ridge LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Campau Commons Housing Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Pleasant Prospect Homes Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Dwelling Place Inn LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Stuyvesant Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | $248 | — |
| Ambrose Ridge LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Verne Barry Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | $236 | — |
| Stonebrook Iii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Plymouth Arms-grand Rapids PB Section 8 | 79 | $391 | — |
| Walnut Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | $406 | — |
| Pine Ridge Apartments PB Section 8 | 74 | $447 | — |
| Grand View Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Ii LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Herkimer Commerce - Commerce Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| 501 Eastern LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Emerald Creek LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Stockbridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Iii LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Westminster Meadows LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Cambridge Sq. Ii Grand Rapids PB Section 8 | 62 | $315 | — |
| Hall Street Ldha Lp PB Section 8 | 60 | $359 | — |
| Reflections Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Cambridge Sq. I Grand Rapids PB Section 8 | 57 | $303 | — |
| Tapestry Square Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Breton Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Herkimer Apartments-division Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Mt Mercy Housing Development Ii LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| The Lofts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Eastbrook Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Villa Maria Retirement PB Section 8 | 54 | $457 | — |
| Samaritas Affordable Living Grand Rapids LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| The Fountains Apartments PB Section 8 | 53 | $452 | — |
| Saint James Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Union Suites on Coit LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Antoine Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Belknap Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Creston Plaza - Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Creston Plaza - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Eastern Elementary Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Marsh Ridge Ii LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Lch36 Redevelopment Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Delaware Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 46 | $411 | — |
| Harrison Park Apartments & Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Oak Ridge Retirement Community §202 Senior | 45 | $459 | — |
| Sheldon Housing Development LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Century Lofts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Kingsbury Place Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Southtown Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Southtown Square Ii Ldha Lp PB Section 8 | 44 | $330 | — |
| Baileys Grove Retirement §202 Senior | 43 | $474 | — |
| Century Lofts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Klingman Lofts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| 415 Franklin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Klingman Lofts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| 240 Ionia Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| 834 Lake Drive Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Delaware Heights §202 Senior | 36 | $321 | — |
| Garfield Park Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Leo & Alpine LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Breton Grove Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| 26 Cherry Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| 345 State Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| The Edge Flats on Seward LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| Heron Courtyard Permanent Supportive Hou LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Lenox, Chaffee, Grandville LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| 205 South Division Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Division Park Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Emerald Creek Phase Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Pleasant Prospect Homes I LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Pleasant Prospect Homes Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Gaylord House Apartments PB Section 8 | 28 | $437 | — |
| Oroiquis Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| West Garfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Heron Manor Enhanced Supportive Housing LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Allen Manor PB Section 8 | 24 | $355 | — |
| Franklin Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Grandville Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Leonard Pines PB Section 8 | 24 | $363 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Grand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 456 | — | — |
| Camelot Woods I PB Section 8 | 200 | $490 | — |
| Grandview PB Section 8 | 192 | $408 | — |
| 44 Ionia Ldha Lp PB Section 8 | 190 | $263 | — |
| Weston Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 190 | — | — |
| 524-1 Breton Village Green PB Section 8 | 162 | $409 | — |
| Breton Village Green LIHTCPB Section 8 | 162 | — | — |
| Ransom Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 152 | $402 | — |
| Marsh Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Townhomes I & Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Camelot Woods Ii PB Section 8 | 100 | $554 | — |
| Ferguson Apartments Ldha Llc PB Section 8 | 100 | $221 | — |
| Campau Commons Housing Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Pleasant Prospect Homes Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Stuyvesant Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | $248 | — |
Public housing developments in Grand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams/campau Park Public Housing | 188 | $308 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Grand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditions of Grand Rapids LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Park Place Apt Homes LIHTC | 162 | — | — |
| Orchard Place LIHTC | 138 | — | — |
| American House LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Marsh Ridge Iii LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Mt Mercy Apts LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Herkimer Hotel LIHTC | 123 | — | — |
| The Globe LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Ferguson Apts Csh LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Marsh Ridge LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Dwelling Place Inn LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Ambrose Ridge LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Iii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Ii LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Emerald Creek LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kent County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kent County: studio $1,232, 1-BR $1,278, 2-BR $1,531, 3-BR $1,980, 4-BR $2,189.
Full FMR table for Kent County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Grand 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
- Grandville, MI
- Kentwood, MI
- Rockford, MI
- Sand Lake, MI
- Wyoming, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Ypsilanti, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.