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Alpena Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Alpena, Michigan.

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Open Until Further Notice: Alpena Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List

The Alpena Housing Commission is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.


This Housing Commission has four communities available for public housing, located throughout Alpena:


James C. Copping is a 48 unit community with 1-4 bedrooms for families and elderly/disabled individuals.
Herbert Kurrasch Apartments is a 24 unit family community with 3-5 bedrooms.
Riverview Apartments is a 72 unit community dedicated to elderly/disabled individuals.
Albert C. Fowler Apartments is a 51 unit senior/disabled community with 50 one bedrooms and 1 two bedroom.


To apply for public housing you can visit the City website to print and complete the application http://www.alpena.mi.us/housing%20commission/HousingApplication12012009.pdf, you can also have one mailed to you by calling 1-989-354-3567, during normal office hours, or by stopping by their office to pick one up, they are located at 2340 S. Fourth Ave., Alpena, MI 49707, during normal office hours.


Once you have completed the application, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the above address. Be sure your application is completely filled out or it will be returned. Also, be sure to include copies of birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for all adult household members, when returning your application.


This Housing Commission lists the following preferences that may improve your spot on the waiting list as: homeless, victims of domestic violence, in forclosure, and local residents.



For more information the Housing Commission can be reached by calling 1-989-354-3567, during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Alpena Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 195 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

2340 South 4th Avenue, Alpena, MI

(989) 354-3567

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Alpena Housing Commission?

Alpena Housing Commission serves 193 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 193 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Alpena Housing Commission?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 60 percent of households served by Alpena Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 86 percent of Alpena Housing Commission households.

How many Alpena Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 59 households and make up 31 percent of households served by Alpena Housing Commission.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Alpena Housing Commission?

There are 138 female-headed renter households living in Alpena Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Alpena Housing Commission.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Alpena Housing Commission renters?

Black 4
Asian-Pacific Islander 2
White 183
Hispanic 6

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Alpena Housing Commission?

There are 61 households headed by seniors served by the Alpena Housing Commission. Senior households are 32% of households in Alpena Housing Commission housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Alpena Housing Commission housing?

There are 50 persons with disabilities living in Alpena Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Alpena Housing Commission.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Alpena Housing Commission?

The Alpena Housing Commission is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Alpena Housing Commission

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Riverview Apartments

315 River St, Alpena, Michigan 49707