Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hillsdale, MI

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hillsdale with roughly 670 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $269 to $413 per month.

7
assisted properties
670
subsidized units
$341
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hillsdale

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hillsdale

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Beacon Hill PB Section 8 198$413
Hillsdale / Beacon Hill LIHTC 196
Hillsdale Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 80$269
Hilltop Apts Public Housing 60$398
Greenwood Village LIHTC 48
Greenwood Village Ii LIHTC 48
Center City Downtown Hillsdale LIHTCPB Section 8 40

Section 8 apartments in Hillsdale (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Beacon Hill PB Section 8 198$413
Hillsdale Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 80$269
Center City Downtown Hillsdale LIHTCPB Section 8 40

Public housing developments in Hillsdale

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Hilltop Apts Public Housing 60$398

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hillsdale

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Hillsdale / Beacon Hill LIHTC 196
Greenwood Village LIHTC 48
Greenwood Village Ii LIHTC 48

Voucher rent limits: Hillsdale County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hillsdale County: studio $691, 1-BR $764, 2-BR $1,002, 3-BR $1,252, 4-BR $1,327.

Full FMR table for Hillsdale County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hillsdale

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.