Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Muskegon, MI
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Muskegon with roughly 1,947 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $406 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Muskegon
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Muskegon
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Tower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $361 | — |
| Hickory Village Apts. PB Section 8 | 180 | $385 | — |
| Park Terrace LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Village at Park Terrace LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Quail Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $314 | — |
| Amazon Apts LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
| Arbor Crossing Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Nelson Place LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Park Woods PB Section 8 | 100 | $371 | — |
| Berkshire Muskegon Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Royale Glen Townhomes LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Ten21 Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Barclay Senior Village PB Section 8 | 70 | $406 | — |
| Village at Bay Ridge - East, the LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Carriage House Muskegon PB Section 8 | 59 | $350 | — |
| Samaritas Affordable Living Muskegon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Trintiy Manor §202 Senior | 45 | $393 | — |
| Christian Manor PB Section 8 | 42 | $374 | — |
| The Village at Jackson Hill LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cogic Village - Muskegon LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Art Works Muskegon LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Renaissance Place LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Whispering Timbers §811 | 18 | $318 | — |
| Pioneer Arbour Inc PB Section 8 | 16 | $367 | — |
| Pioneer House Inc PB Section 8 | 12 | $362 | — |
| Hartford Terrace Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
| Ten21 Jefferson §811 PRA | 0 | $335 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Muskegon (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Tower Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $361 | — |
| Hickory Village Apts. PB Section 8 | 180 | $385 | — |
| Quail Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $314 | — |
| Park Woods PB Section 8 | 100 | $371 | — |
| Berkshire Muskegon Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Ten21 Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Barclay Senior Village PB Section 8 | 70 | $406 | — |
| Carriage House Muskegon PB Section 8 | 59 | $350 | — |
| Samaritas Affordable Living Muskegon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Christian Manor PB Section 8 | 42 | $374 | — |
| Pioneer Arbour Inc PB Section 8 | 16 | $367 | — |
| Pioneer House Inc PB Section 8 | 12 | $362 | — |
Public housing developments in Muskegon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Terrace Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Muskegon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Terrace LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Village at Park Terrace LIHTC | 122 | — | — |
| Amazon Apts LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
| Arbor Crossing Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Nelson Place LIHTC | 101 | — | — |
| Royale Glen Townhomes LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Village at Bay Ridge - East, the LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| The Village at Jackson Hill LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cogic Village - Muskegon LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Art Works Muskegon LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Renaissance Place LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Muskegon County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Muskegon County: studio $866, 1-BR $942, 2-BR $1,236, 3-BR $1,490, 4-BR $1,636.
Full FMR table for Muskegon County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Muskegon
- 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
- Muskegon Heights, MI
- Norton Shores, MI
- Whitehall, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Jackson, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.