Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Monroe, MI
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Monroe with roughly 1,439 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $193 to $432 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Monroe
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Monroe
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcraft Square PB Section 8 | 208 | $379 | — |
| Charring Square LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Mable H Kehres PB Section 8 | 200 | $432 | — |
| Park West Club LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| The Landings at Cedar Creek LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| River Park/greenwood Public Housing | 147 | $344 | 3 mo |
| River Park/greenwood Public Housing | 115 | $368 | 9 mo |
| Norman Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Creekside Village LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Village Pines of Monroe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | $424 | — |
| Elm House Mr PB Section 8 | 16 | $193 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Monroe (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcraft Square PB Section 8 | 208 | $379 | — |
| Mable H Kehres PB Section 8 | 200 | $432 | — |
| Norman Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Village Pines of Monroe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 57 | $424 | — |
| Elm House Mr PB Section 8 | 16 | $193 | — |
Public housing developments in Monroe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Park/greenwood Public Housing | 147 | $344 | 3 mo |
| River Park/greenwood Public Housing | 115 | $368 | 9 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Monroe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charring Square LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Park West Club LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| The Landings at Cedar Creek LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Creekside Village LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Monroe County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Monroe County: studio $914, 1-BR $1,011, 2-BR $1,326, 3-BR $1,605, 4-BR $2,147.
Full FMR table for Monroe County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Monroe
- 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.