Jackson Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Jackson County, Michigan.

Waiting List
Closed: Jackson County, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Francis Senior Lofts Near Elderly Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Jackson Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Jackson County, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Jackson County, Michigan.

The Jackson Housing Commission (JHC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The JHC last accepted Section 8 HCV applications for this waiting list from September 20, 2021 until September 24, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Local Residency
  • Terminated from the HCV program due to insufficient program funding

1,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the JHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Community Action Agency public notice on September 16, 2021.

Closed: Francis Senior Lofts Near Elderly Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Jackson, Michigan.

The Jackson Housing Commission (JHC) Near Elderly Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments at Francis Senior Lofts is closed.

The JHC last accepted applications for this waiting list from December 1, 2021 until December 15, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the JHC, "Applicants must be fifty-five (55) or older to apply."

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the paper application.
  2. pick up an application from the JHC office.

Once the application was completed, it was dropped off at the JHC office.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

40 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the JHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JHC on December 3, 2021.

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

The Jackson Housing Commission (JHC) Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Chalet Terrace, Reed Manor, and Shahan Blackstone is currently open.

The JHC is accepting applications for this waiting list as of September, 2017, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the application available online.

For more information, visit the JHC website

About The Agency

Jackson Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 1,020 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

301 Steward Avenue, Jackson, MI

Visit Website(517) 787-9241

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 Jackson Housing Commission?

Jackson Housing Commission serves 832 low-income households. The agency manages 503 Housing Choice Vouchers and 435 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 74 percent of households served by Jackson Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Jackson Housing Commission households.

How many Jackson Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 166 households and make up 20 percent of households served by Jackson Housing Commission.

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

There are 624 female-headed renter households living in Jackson Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 75% of those served by the Jackson Housing Commission.

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

Black 416
White 383
Hispanic 25

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

There are 224 households headed by seniors served by the Jackson Housing Commission. Senior households are 27% of households in Jackson Housing Commission housing.

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

There are 249 persons with disabilities living in Jackson Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 30% of households served by the Jackson Housing Commission.

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

The Jackson Housing Commission is rated as a standard 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.

How often does Jackson Housing Commission open new waiting lists?

Jackson Housing Commission’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on September 20, 2021 and closed on September 24, 2021.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Jackson Housing Commission

Francis Senior Lofts

123 E. Wesley St. , Jackson, Michigan 49201

bed 1
payment $710/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Chalet Terrace

316 Barberry Dr, Jackson, Michigan 49203

bed Studio-3
payment Subsidized

Reed Manor

301 Steward Ave, Jackson, Michigan 49201

bed Studio-2
payment Subsidized

Shahan Blackstone North Apartments

109 Shahan Dr, Jackson, Michigan 49202

payment Subsidized
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