How many low income apartments are in Sturgis, MI?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Sturgis with approximately 541 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Sturgis?

Tenant-paid rents in Sturgis's assisted buildings typically range from about $342 to $424 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 Sturgis?

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 Sturgis?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for St. Joseph County: about $777/mo for one-bedroom and $1,019/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sturgis, MI

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sturgis with roughly 541 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $342 to $424 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.

assisted properties

541

subsidized units

$383

typical rent

7 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Sturgis

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sturgis

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Village Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	122	$424	—
Fawn River Apts LIHTC	100	—	—
Gateway Village Sturgis LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Gateway Village PB Section 8	75	$344	—
Maple Towers Public Housing	71	$342	7 mo
Deer Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Froh Manor Apartments PB Section 8	33	$391	—

Section 8 apartments in Sturgis (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
Village Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	122	$424	—
Gateway Village Sturgis LIHTCPB Section 8	100	—	—
Gateway Village PB Section 8	75	$344	—
Deer Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Froh Manor Apartments PB Section 8	33	$391	—

Public housing developments in Sturgis

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
Maple Towers Public Housing	71	$342	7 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sturgis

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
Fawn River Apts LIHTC	100	—	—

Voucher rent limits: St. Joseph County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Joseph County: studio $721, 1-BR $777, 2-BR $1,019, 3-BR $1,380, 4-BR $1,480.

Full FMR table for St. Joseph County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Sturgis

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.