How many low income apartments are in Portage, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Portage with approximately 992 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Portage?

Tenant-paid rents in Portage's assisted buildings typically range from about $341 to $348 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Portage?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Portage?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Kalamazoo County: about $998/mo for one-bedroom and $1,162/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Portage, MI

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Portage with roughly 992 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $341 to $348 per month.

assisted properties

992

subsidized units

$345

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Portage

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Portage

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Milham Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	265	$348	—
Hearthside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	160	—	—
Anna's Vineyard Apts LIHTC	144	—	—
Crossings Ii LIHTC	114	—	—
Spring Manor LIHTC	107	—	—
Hearthside Phase Ii LIHTC	101	—	—
Centre Street Village LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Portage Pines Nonprofit Corporati PB Section 8	27	$341	—
Portage Alternative Nonprofit Hou §811	10	—	—
Selinon Park LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Portage (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
Milham Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	265	$348	—
Hearthside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	160	—	—
Centre Street Village LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Portage Pines Nonprofit Corporati PB Section 8	27	$341	—
Selinon Park LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Portage

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
Anna's Vineyard Apts LIHTC	144	—	—
Crossings Ii LIHTC	114	—	—
Spring Manor LIHTC	107	—	—
Hearthside Phase Ii LIHTC	101	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Kalamazoo County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kalamazoo County: studio $838, 1-BR $998, 2-BR $1,162, 3-BR $1,531, 4-BR $1,571.

Full FMR table for Kalamazoo County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Portage

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.