How many low income apartments are in Iron River, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Iron River with approximately 174 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Iron River?

Tenant-paid rents in Iron River's assisted buildings typically range from about $292 to $384 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 Iron River?

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 Iron River?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Iron County: about $814/mo for one-bedroom and $1,068/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Iron River, MI

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Iron River with roughly 174 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $292 to $384 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.

assisted properties

174

subsidized units

$338

typical rent

2 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Iron River

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Iron River

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sunset Manor PB Section 8	38	$379	—
Hiawatha Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
City View Apts. PB Section 8	31	$361	—
Spring Valley PB Section 8	31	$384	—
Pleasant Valley Apts Public Housing	24	$292	2 mo
Apple Blossom Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Iron River (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
Sunset Manor PB Section 8	38	$379	—
Hiawatha Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
City View Apts. PB Section 8	31	$361	—
Spring Valley PB Section 8	31	$384	—
Apple Blossom Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—

Public housing developments in Iron River

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
Pleasant Valley Apts Public Housing	24	$292	2 mo

Voucher rent limits: Iron County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Iron County: studio $756, 1-BR $814, 2-BR $1,068, 3-BR $1,281, 4-BR $1,414.

Full FMR table for Iron County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Iron River

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.