How many low income apartments are in Kentwood, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Kentwood with approximately 1,103 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Kentwood?

Tenant-paid rents in Kentwood's assisted buildings typically range from about $367 to $430 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 Kentwood?

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 Kentwood?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Kent County: about $1,278/mo for one-bedroom and $1,531/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kentwood, MI

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kentwood with roughly 1,103 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $367 to $430 per month.

assisted properties

1,103

subsidized units

$399

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Kentwood

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kentwood

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cityline Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	240	—	—
Pheasant Ridge LIHTC	166	—	—
Greentree LIHTCPB Section 8	152	$430	—
Kentwood Apartments PB Section 8	141	$406	—
Summer Haven Senior Community LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Tamarisk Apartments PB Section 8	100	$367	—
Wellington Woods Senior LIHTC	90	—	—
Whitney Young Village PB Section 8	72	$383	—
Genesis East Apts LIHTC	23	—	—
Metropolitan PB Section 8	18	$412	—

Section 8 apartments in Kentwood (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
Cityline Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	240	—	—
Greentree LIHTCPB Section 8	152	$430	—
Kentwood Apartments PB Section 8	141	$406	—
Summer Haven Senior Community LIHTCPB Section 8	101	—	—
Tamarisk Apartments PB Section 8	100	$367	—
Whitney Young Village PB Section 8	72	$383	—
Metropolitan PB Section 8	18	$412	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kentwood

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
Pheasant Ridge LIHTC	166	—	—
Wellington Woods Senior LIHTC	90	—	—
Genesis East Apts LIHTC	23	—	—

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 Kentwood

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.