Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Manistee, MI
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Manistee with roughly 657 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $368 to $524 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Manistee
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Manistee
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Terrace & Harborview Apts PB Section 8 | 167 | $368 | — |
| Century Terrace and Harborview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 167 | — | — |
| Horizon Pointe LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Cherry Hill Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Reitz Park LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Harborview Apts Public Housing | 47 | $524 | 24 mo |
| Manistee Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Lakeview Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Manistee (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Terrace & Harborview Apts PB Section 8 | 167 | $368 | — |
| Century Terrace and Harborview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 167 | — | — |
| Manistee Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Manistee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborview Apts Public Housing | 47 | $524 | 24 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Manistee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Pointe LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Cherry Hill Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Reitz Park LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Lakeview Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Manistee County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Manistee County: studio $742, 1-BR $799, 2-BR $1,048, 3-BR $1,332, 4-BR $1,388.
Full FMR table for Manistee County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Manistee
- 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
- Jackson, MI
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Muskegon, MI
- Ann Arbor, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.