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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Benton Harbor, MI

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Berrien County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Benton Harbor, MI.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Berrien County, MI$85,700Very Low Income (50%)$30,000$34,300$38,600$42,850$46,300
Extremely Low Income (30%)$18,000$20,600$25,820$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $48,000$54,850$61,700$68,550$74,050

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Benton Harbor, MI

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Benton Harbor, MI. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Benton Harbor, MI Berrien County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$722Estimated $216.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$811Estimated $243.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1065Estimated $319.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1364Estimated $409.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Benton Harbor, MI

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

River Terrace

300 River Ter Dr
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 264

Summer Place


Benton Harbor, MI - 49023
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
Years In Service Since: 1988

Hayward-wells Estates

604 Eighth St
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1996

Cogic Village (benton Harbor)

1956 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 136
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 136
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 1999

Harbor Pointe Apartments Phase I (benton Charter Twp)

1981 Plaza Dr
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 84
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 84
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 66
Years In Service Since: 2000

Countryview Phase I Apartments & Tower

1946 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 110
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 110
1 Bedroom apartments 53
2 Bedroom apartments 57
Years In Service Since: 2001

Countryview Phase Ii Apartments & Tower

1946 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 48
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2001

Harbor Pointe Apartments Phase Ii

1982 Plaza Dr
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 54
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Brunson Hill Homes

272 Brunson Ave
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
4 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Meetinghouse At Fidelity

162 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 31
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 31
1 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 27
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Golden Eagle Estates

815 Columbus Ave
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 5
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Benton Harbor Hope Vi - Phase Ii

346 Broadway Ave
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
3 Bedroom apartments 40
4 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Thurgood Marshall Homes

1131 Columbus Ave
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 35
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Berrien Homes

1901 Council Drive
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 45
3 Bedroom apartments 60
4 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Harbor City Flats (aka Hayward Wells)

604 Eighth Street
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Total Apartment Units: 81
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 81
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 49
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Benton Harbor, MI

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Berrien County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Harbor City Flats

604 8th Street
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Phone: 269-925-6724
Total Apartment Units: 73
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Adkins Village Apartments

423 Donald Adkins Dr
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Phone: 269-927-2562
Total Apartment Units: 45
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

E. Rayford Senior Housing

1961 East Empire Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Phone: 269-926-2363
Total Apartment Units: 46
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

River Terrace

300 River Terrace
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Phone: 269-926-1900
Total Apartment Units: 270
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Country View Apartments & Townhouses Ii

1946 E Britain
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Phone: 269-926-8068
Total Apartment Units: 88
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Berrien Homes

1901 Council Dr
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Phone: 269-927-3548
Total Apartment Units: 160
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Benton Manor Cooperative I

197 Madeline Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI - 49022
Phone: 269-925-8761
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in MI?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.