Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Branch, MI
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Branch with roughly 281 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $347 to $347 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in West Branch
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Branch
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trails at West Branch Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Maplewood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | $347 | — |
| Southside Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Southside Apts I LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Victorian Trails LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| White Birch LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Sleepy Oaks LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Griffin Place LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| West River Park Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in West Branch (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | $347 | — |
| Southside Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Victorian Trails LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Branch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trails at West Branch Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Southside Apts I LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| White Birch LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Sleepy Oaks LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Griffin Place LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| West River Park Apts LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Ogemaw County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ogemaw County: studio $682, 1-BR $843, 2-BR $989, 3-BR $1,186, 4-BR $1,309.
Full FMR table for Ogemaw County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Branch
- 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
- Rose City, 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.