Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Pontiac, MI
There are 44 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Pontiac with roughly 4,344 assisted units — including 27 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 31 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $193 to $472 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Pontiac
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Pontiac
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills Farms LIHTC | 525 | — | — |
| North Hill Farms Ii PB Section 8 | 325 | $193 | — |
| Carriage Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 234 | — | — |
| Lan181 PB Section 8 | 234 | $334 | — |
| Spring Lake Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 213 | $310 | — |
| North Hill Farms I PB Section 8 | 200 | $221 | — |
| Phoenix Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $299 | — |
| Newman Court Apts PB Section 8 | 172 | $231 | — |
| Newman Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Arborview Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 161 | $278 | — |
| American House Oakland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Presbyterian Village North PB Section 8 | 149 | $438 | — |
| Crystal Lake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| The Crossing at Auburn Hills I LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Elmhaven Manor LIHTC | 138 | — | — |
| Fairmont Farms Coop PB Section 8 | 112 | $224 | — |
| Walton Park Manor Cooperative PB Section 8 | 100 | $383 | — |
| Colonial Meadows LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Colony Lane Non-profit Housing Corp §202 Senior | 76 | $415 | — |
| Woodlake Hills I LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Woodlake Hills Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Village of Oakland Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Village of Oakland Woods Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Baldwin Villas LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Renaissance Court LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Pontiac Voa Elderly Housing §202 Senior | 49 | $330 | — |
| The Crossing at Auburn Hills Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| West Manor LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Pontiac Townhouses Cooperative PB Section 8 | 40 | $472 | — |
| Beacon Housing I LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Walton Park Manor North PB Section 8 | 38 | $303 | — |
| Unity Park Rentals LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Palmer Pointe Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Pontiac Plains §811 | 23 | $334 | — |
| Unity Park Rentals Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Unity Park Rentals Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Unity Park Rentals V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Unity Park Rentals Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 11 | — | — |
| Lighthouse Path Teen Transitions LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Venture Pontiac Homes I LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Francis Street Projects LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Lan181 PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| The Hamilton LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Winston Commons LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Pontiac (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill Farms Ii PB Section 8 | 325 | $193 | — |
| Carriage Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 234 | — | — |
| Lan181 PB Section 8 | 234 | $334 | — |
| Spring Lake Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 213 | $310 | — |
| North Hill Farms I PB Section 8 | 200 | $221 | — |
| Phoenix Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | $299 | — |
| Newman Court Apts PB Section 8 | 172 | $231 | — |
| Newman Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Arborview Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 161 | $278 | — |
| American House Oakland LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Presbyterian Village North PB Section 8 | 149 | $438 | — |
| Crystal Lake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Fairmont Farms Coop PB Section 8 | 112 | $224 | — |
| Walton Park Manor Cooperative PB Section 8 | 100 | $383 | — |
| Village of Oakland Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Pontiac
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills Farms LIHTC | 525 | — | — |
| The Crossing at Auburn Hills I LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Elmhaven Manor LIHTC | 138 | — | — |
| Colonial Meadows LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Woodlake Hills I LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Woodlake Hills Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Baldwin Villas LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Renaissance Court LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| The Crossing at Auburn Hills Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| West Manor LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Beacon Housing I LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Lighthouse Path Teen Transitions LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Venture Pontiac Homes I LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Francis Street Projects LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Oakland County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Oakland County: studio $1,009, 1-BR $1,122, 2-BR $1,411, 3-BR $1,724, 4-BR $1,868.
Full FMR table for Oakland County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Pontiac
- 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
- Auburn Hills, MI
- Clarkston, MI
- Farmington Hills, MI
- Ferndale, MI
- Hazel Park, MI
- Holly, MI
- Madison Heights, MI
- Oak Park, MI
- Rochester Hills, MI
- Royal Oak, MI
- South Lyon, MI
- Southfield, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.