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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Traverse City, MI

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Grand Traverse 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 Traverse City, MI.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Grand Traverse County, MI$99,800Very Low Income (50%)$34,600$39,550$44,500$49,400$53,400
Extremely Low Income (30%)$20,800$23,750$26,700$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $55,350$63,250$71,150$79,050$85,400

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Traverse City, MI

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Traverse City, 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 Traverse City, MI Grand Traverse County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1044Estimated $313.20 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1061Estimated $318.30 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1232Estimated $369.60 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1490Estimated $447.00 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Traverse City, 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.

Oak Park Apartments

1675 Maylane
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Total Apartment Units: 94

Oak Terrace Apartments

1240 Oak Ter Dr
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Total Apartment Units: 48

Boardman Lake Apartments Ii

2864 Boardman Lake Dr
Traverse City, MI - 49684
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
Years In Service Since: 1989

Bay Hill I

708 Bay Hill Dr
Traverse City, MI - 49684
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 1998

Bay Hill Ii

600 Bay Hill Dr
Traverse City, MI - 49684
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2000

The Village At Bay Ridge

3848 Silver Lake Rd
Traverse City, MI - 49684
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 75
2 Bedroom apartments 45
Years In Service Since: 2000

Aspen Hills

1291 Oak Ter Dr
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 60
2 Bedroom apartments 7
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2002

Bay Front Apartments

872 E Front St
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
1 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2005
Disabled Apartments: YES

Woodmere Ridge Apartments

927 Woodmere Ave
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
1 Bedroom apartments 5
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2006
Disabled Apartments: YES

Village Glen Apartments (traverse City)

2937 Glen Dr
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
2 Bedroom apartments 82
3 Bedroom apartments 38
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Keystone Village Apartments

2943 Keystone Rd N
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Village View

2805 Beech Tree Ln
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Total Apartment Units: 18
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

630 Lofts

630 Cottageview Drive
Traverse City, MI - 49684
Total Apartment Units: 39
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 39
1 Bedroom apartments 21
2 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Tc Commons Ii

1015 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI - 49684
Total Apartment Units: 29
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 29
1 Bedroom apartments 15
2 Bedroom apartments 11
3 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Brookside Commons

North Long Lake Road
Traverse City, MI - 49685
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Woda Boardman Lake

2790 Boardman Lake Drive
Traverse City, MI - 49684
Total Apartment Units: 112
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 112
1 Bedroom apartments 46
2 Bedroom apartments 50
3 Bedroom apartments 12
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Bay Hill

600 Bay Hill Drive
Traverse City, MI - 49684
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 28
2 Bedroom apartments 100
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Carson Square

800-900 Block Of Carson Street
Traverse City, MI - 48686
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Traverse City, 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 Grand Traverse 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.

Tradewinds Terrace

851 Fitzhugh Dr
Traverse City, MI - 49684
Phone: 231-946-2050
Total Apartment Units: 122
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Grand Traverse Area Clc

935 Barlow St
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Phone: 231-932-9030
Total Apartment Units: 9
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Grand Traverse Community Living Apartments

920 Grant St
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Phone: 231-932-9030
Total Apartment Units: 10
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

Bayside Village

6233 Center Rd
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Phone: 231-947-8050
Total Apartment Units: 30
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

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.

Aspen Hills

1291 Oak Terrace Dr
Traverse City, MI - 49686
Phone: 231-947-5704
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


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