How many low income apartments are in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Sault Sainte Marie with approximately 269 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Sault Sainte Marie?

Tenant-paid rents in Sault Sainte Marie's assisted buildings typically range from about $367 to $367 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 Sault Sainte Marie?

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 Sault Sainte Marie?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Chippewa County: about $823/mo for one-bedroom and $1,066/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sault Sainte Marie, MI

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sault Sainte Marie with roughly 269 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $367 to $367 per month.

assisted properties

269

subsidized units

$367

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Sault Sainte Marie

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sault Sainte Marie

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Edge of the Woods PB Section 8	80	$367	—
Avery Square LIHTC	57	—	—
Woodcreek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Wood Creek Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
West Bridge Apts LIHTC	28	—	—
Park Place City Center LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Osborn Commons LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Sault Sainte Marie (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
Edge of the Woods PB Section 8	80	$367	—
Woodcreek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Wood Creek Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Park Place City Center LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Osborn Commons LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sault Sainte Marie

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
Avery Square LIHTC	57	—	—
West Bridge Apts LIHTC	28	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Chippewa County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chippewa County: studio $735, 1-BR $823, 2-BR $1,066, 3-BR $1,278, 4-BR $1,411.

Full FMR table for Chippewa County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Sault Sainte Marie

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.