Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Port Huron, MI
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Port Huron with roughly 1,783 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $319 to $418 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Port Huron
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Port Huron
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port PB Section 8 | 249 | $418 | — |
| Desmond-peru Villag Public Housing | 205 | $368 | 8 mo |
| Dorchester Court LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Village Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | $346 | — |
| Brookstone Place I LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Gratiot-huron Villages Public Housing | 118 | $406 | 15 mo |
| Grandview Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | $398 | — |
| Arbors at St Clair Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Porthaven Manor LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Pineview Estates Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Rivertown Green LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Dulhut Village Public Housing | 90 | $388 | 16 mo |
| St Clair Landings LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Brookstone Place Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Homefront Nonprofit Housing Corpora §811 | 12 | $345 | — |
| Chippewa Court Apartments §811 | 11 | — | — |
| Continental Court Apartments §811 | 11 | $361 | — |
| Johnstone Street Apartments §811 | 11 | $346 | — |
| Mariners Court Apartments §811 | 11 | $319 | — |
| Independence Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Independence Square Apts Ii §811 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Port Huron (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 Port PB Section 8 | 249 | $418 | — |
| Village Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 123 | $346 | — |
| Grandview Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | $398 | — |
| Independence Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Port Huron
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond-peru Villag Public Housing | 205 | $368 | 8 mo |
| Gratiot-huron Villages Public Housing | 118 | $406 | 15 mo |
| Dulhut Village Public Housing | 90 | $388 | 16 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Port Huron
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Court LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Brookstone Place I LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Arbors at St Clair Apts LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Porthaven Manor LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Pineview Estates Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Rivertown Green LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| St Clair Landings LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Brookstone Place Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: St. Clair County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Clair County: studio $1,009, 1-BR $1,122, 2-BR $1,411, 3-BR $1,724, 4-BR $1,868.
Full FMR table for St. Clair County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Port Huron
- 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
- Algonac, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Jackson, MI
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Muskegon, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.