Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jackson, MI
There are 46 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jackson with roughly 2,622 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 36 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $254 to $420 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Jackson
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jackson
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Manor Public Housing | 294 | $254 | 8 mo |
| Park Forest PB Section 8 | 290 | $410 | — |
| Canterbury House Apts - Jackson LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Ridgewood Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $381 | — |
| Ashton Ridge Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Chalet Terrace Public Housing | 128 | $295 | 14 mo |
| Woodland Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | $393 | — |
| Shahan Blackstone North Apts Public Housing | 120 | $266 | 22 mo |
| Southridge Park PB Section 8 | 116 | $303 | — |
| Arbors at the Woods of Lakeside LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Blair Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $272 | — |
| Heritage Place at Lakeside LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Village of Spring Meadows Senior Living LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Kings Community Homes PB Section 8 | 80 | $334 | — |
| Otsego Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $340 | — |
| Maple Ridge Senior Apts LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Reflections LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Armory Artswalk Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Maple Ridge West Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Andy's Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Francis Senior Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Village of Spring Meadows Ii §202 Senior | 40 | $420 | — |
| Elaine Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | $362 | — |
| Peterson Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $304 | — |
| 310 S Mechanic Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Hope House I PB Section 8 | 16 | $393 | — |
| Partnership Park I LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Hope House Ii PB Section 8 | 14 | $372 | — |
| Bsa Projects LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| 222 W Franklin St LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| 1032 S Jackson St LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 1003 Chittock Ave LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1029 Maple Ave LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 127 E S Street LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 225 W Franklin St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 226 W Franklin St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 230 W Wesley St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 230 W Wilkins St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 708 S Blackstone St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 822 Everhard St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 929 S Jackson St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1201 Williams St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 228 W Franklin St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 708 S Jackson St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 808 Williams St LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Albert Kahn Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | $341 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Jackson (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Forest PB Section 8 | 290 | $410 | — |
| Ridgewood Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $381 | — |
| Woodland Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | $393 | — |
| Southridge Park PB Section 8 | 116 | $303 | — |
| Blair Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $272 | — |
| Kings Community Homes PB Section 8 | 80 | $334 | — |
| Otsego Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $340 | — |
| Andy's Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Francis Senior Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Elaine Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | $362 | — |
| Peterson Apartments PB Section 8 | 30 | $304 | — |
| 310 S Mechanic Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Hope House I PB Section 8 | 16 | $393 | — |
| Hope House Ii PB Section 8 | 14 | $372 | — |
| Albert Kahn Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | $341 | — |
Public housing developments in Jackson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Manor Public Housing | 294 | $254 | 8 mo |
| Chalet Terrace Public Housing | 128 | $295 | 14 mo |
| Shahan Blackstone North Apts Public Housing | 120 | $266 | 22 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jackson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury House Apts - Jackson LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Ashton Ridge Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Arbors at the Woods of Lakeside LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Heritage Place at Lakeside LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Village of Spring Meadows Senior Living LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Maple Ridge Senior Apts LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Reflections LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Armory Artswalk Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Maple Ridge West Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Partnership Park I LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Bsa Projects LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| 222 W Franklin St LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| 1032 S Jackson St LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| 1003 Chittock Ave LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 1029 Maple Ave LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jackson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jackson County: studio $838, 1-BR $946, 2-BR $1,165, 3-BR $1,534, 4-BR $1,626.
Full FMR table for Jackson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Jackson
- 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
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Muskegon, MI
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Battle Creek, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.