Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Niles, MI
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Niles with roughly 1,045 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $359 to $453 per month. Median reported wait: about 34 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Niles
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Niles
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Plaza Public Housing | 179 | $359 | 34 mo |
| Berrien Woods Phase Iii LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Arbor Trails LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Four Flags Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Niles Four Flags Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 88 | $377 | — |
| Parkview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Parkview Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Berrien Woods Phase I LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Berrien Woods Phase Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Berkshire Niles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Briar Crest Townhouses I PB Section 8 | 53 | $453 | — |
| Briar Crest Townhouses Ii PB Section 8 | 49 | $375 | — |
| Niles Post Office LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Niles (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Flags Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Niles Four Flags Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 88 | $377 | — |
| Parkview Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Berkshire Niles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Briar Crest Townhouses I PB Section 8 | 53 | $453 | — |
| Briar Crest Townhouses Ii PB Section 8 | 49 | $375 | — |
| Niles Post Office LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Niles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Plaza Public Housing | 179 | $359 | 34 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Niles
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Woods Phase Iii LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Arbor Trails LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Parkview Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Berrien Woods Phase I LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Berrien Woods Phase Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Berrien County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Berrien County: studio $816, 1-BR $902, 2-BR $1,184, 3-BR $1,556, 4-BR $1,568.
Full FMR table for Berrien County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Niles
- 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
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Saint Joseph, MI
- Watervliet, 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.