Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Traverse City, MI
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Traverse City with roughly 1,559 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $355 to $825 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Traverse City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Traverse City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Bay Hill I LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| The Village at Bay Ridge LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Village Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Village at Lafranier Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| Woda Boardman Lake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Oak Park Apts LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Bay Hill Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Brookside Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Aspen Hills/mht Ldha Lp PB Section 8 | 70 | $431 | — |
| Ruth Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Annika Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Tradewinds Terrace PB Section 8 | 52 | $443 | — |
| Oak Terrace Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| 630 Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Carson Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Boardman Lake Apts Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Bayside Village PB Section 8 | 30 | $412 | — |
| Tc Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Keystone Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Riverview Terrace Public Housing | 21 | $825 | — |
| Independent Housing Corp PB Section 8 | 18 | $355 | — |
| Village View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Woodmere Ridge Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Gta Community Living Center PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Bay Front Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Traverse City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Village Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Village at Lafranier Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 115 | — | — |
| Woda Boardman Lake LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Brookside Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Aspen Hills/mht Ldha Lp PB Section 8 | 70 | $431 | — |
| Ruth Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Annika Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Tradewinds Terrace PB Section 8 | 52 | $443 | — |
| 630 Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Carson Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Bayside Village PB Section 8 | 30 | $412 | — |
| Tc Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Keystone Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Independent Housing Corp PB Section 8 | 18 | $355 | — |
Public housing developments in Traverse City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Terrace Public Housing | 21 | $825 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Traverse City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Hill I LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| The Village at Bay Ridge LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Oak Park Apts LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Bay Hill Ii LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Oak Terrace Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Boardman Lake Apts Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Woodmere Ridge Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Bay Front Apts LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Grand Traverse County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Grand Traverse County: studio $1,136, 1-BR $1,143, 2-BR $1,357, 3-BR $1,747, 4-BR $1,797.
Full FMR table for Grand Traverse County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Traverse City
- 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
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Ypsilanti, MI
- Jackson, MI
- Benton Harbor, MI
- Muskegon, MI
- Ann Arbor, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.