Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ypsilanti, MI
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ypsilanti with roughly 3,440 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $277 to $426 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Ypsilanti
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ypsilanti
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Meadows St PB Section 8 | 262 | $288 | — |
| Forrest Knoll PB Section 8 | 231 | $366 | — |
| Arbor Pointe Apts LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Clark East Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Clark East Tower PB Section 8 | 199 | $426 | — |
| Ford Lake Landing LIHTC | 185 | — | — |
| Towne Centre Place PB Section 8 | 159 | $401 | — |
| Riverside Manor LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Carpenter Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $381 | — |
| Chidester Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $350 | — |
| Lexington Club of Ann Arbor LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Danbury Park Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 146 | $291 | — |
| Huron Ridge Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Huron Heights Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Strong Futrue Homes PB Section 8 | 112 | $277 | — |
| Strong Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Cross Street Village LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Carriage Park Apts LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| New Parkridge Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Brookwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Arbor Manor PB Section 8 | 80 | $326 | — |
| Parkridge PB Section 8 | 77 | $291 | — |
| Hamilton Crossing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Hamilton Crossing Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Melvin T. Walls Manor §202 Senior | 54 | $309 | — |
| The Oaks of Golden Pond LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| The Oaks of Ypsilanti LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Phoenix Place Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Ypsilanti (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Meadows St PB Section 8 | 262 | $288 | — |
| Forrest Knoll PB Section 8 | 231 | $366 | — |
| Clark East Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 200 | — | — |
| Clark East Tower PB Section 8 | 199 | $426 | — |
| Towne Centre Place PB Section 8 | 159 | $401 | — |
| Carpenter Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $381 | — |
| Chidester Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $350 | — |
| Danbury Park Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 146 | $291 | — |
| Strong Futrue Homes PB Section 8 | 112 | $277 | — |
| Strong Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| New Parkridge Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Brookwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Arbor Manor PB Section 8 | 80 | $326 | — |
| Parkridge PB Section 8 | 77 | $291 | — |
| Hamilton Crossing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ypsilanti
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Pointe Apts LIHTC | 216 | — | — |
| Ford Lake Landing LIHTC | 185 | — | — |
| Riverside Manor LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Lexington Club of Ann Arbor LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Huron Ridge Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Huron Heights Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Cross Street Village LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Carriage Park Apts LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| The Oaks of Golden Pond LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| The Oaks of Ypsilanti LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Phoenix Place Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Washtenaw County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washtenaw County: studio $1,365, 1-BR $1,387, 2-BR $1,656, 3-BR $1,986, 4-BR $2,193.
Full FMR table for Washtenaw County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Ypsilanti
- 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
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Chelsea, MI
- Dexter, MI
- Milan, MI
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Flint, MI
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Lansing, MI
- Pontiac, MI
- Saginaw, MI
- Jackson, MI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.