How many low income apartments are in Houghton, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Houghton with approximately 277 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Houghton?

Tenant-paid rents in Houghton's assisted buildings typically range from about $357 to $570 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 Houghton?

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 Houghton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Houghton County: about $800/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Houghton, MI

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Houghton with roughly 277 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $357 to $570 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.

assisted properties

277

subsidized units

$464

typical rent

27 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Houghton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Houghton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Arbor Green PB Section 8	140	$405	—
Heritage Manor Public Housing	70	$570	27 mo
Copper Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Pine View Apts PB Section 8	11	$357	—

Section 8 apartments in Houghton (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
Arbor Green PB Section 8	140	$405	—
Copper Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Pine View Apts PB Section 8	11	$357	—

Public housing developments in Houghton

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
Heritage Manor Public Housing	70	$570	27 mo

Voucher rent limits: Houghton County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Houghton County: studio $795, 1-BR $800, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,353, 4-BR $1,632.

Full FMR table for Houghton County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Houghton

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.