Battle Creek Housing Commission

Waiting Lists

Learn more about Battle Creek Housing Commission.

Open: Family Public Housing

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Battle Creek Housing Commission (BCHC) Family Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least March, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Download and print the application online. Select the "Application Form" link.     
  2. Pick up an application at the BCHC office located at 250 Champion Street, Battle Creek, Michigan 49037, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET.

Once the paper application is completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the BCHC office address above.
  2. Dropped off at the BCHC office located at the above address during office hours.

For more information, visit the BCHC Rental Opportunities page here, or the BCHC website here.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (269)965-0591.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 03/29/2019.

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Open: 50+ Senior Public Housing

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Battle Creek Housing Commission (BCHC) Senior (50+) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least March, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Download and print the application online. Select the "Application Form" link.     
  2. Pick up an application at the BCHC office located at 250 Champion Street, Battle Creek, Michigan 49037, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET.

Once the paper application is completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the BCHC office address above.
  2. Dropped off at the BCHC office located at the above address during office hours.

This waiting list has the following preference: Age 62 years and older.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BCHC Senior Housing page here, or the BCHC website here.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (269) 965-0591.

Last Updated on 03/29/2019.

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Open: Individual Disabled Public Housing

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Battle Creek Housing Commission (BCHC) Disabled Individual Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least March, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Download and print the application online. Select the "Application Form" link.     
  2. Pick up an application at the BCHC office located at 250 Champion Street, Battle Creek, Michigan 49037, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET.

Once the paper application is completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the BCHC office address above.
  2. Dropped off at the BCHC office located at the above address during office hours.

This waiting list has the following preference: Age 62 years and older.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BCHC Senior Housing page here, or the BCHC website here.

 

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (269) 965-0591.

Last Updated on 03/29/2019.

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Open: Homeownership Program

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Battle Creek Housing Commission (BCHC) Homeownership Program waiting list is currently open, since at least March, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Download and print the application online. Select the "Application Form" link.
  2. Pick up an application at the BCHC office located at 250 Champion Street, Battle Creek, Michigan 49037, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET.

Once the paper application is completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the BCHC office address above.
  2. Dropped off at the BCHC office located at the above address during office hours.

This waiting list has no preferences.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the BCHC Homeownership page here, or the BCHC website here.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (269) 965-0591.

Last Updated on 03/29/2019.

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Closed: Battle Creek, Michigan Section 8 HCV

The Battle Creek Housing Commission (BKHC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for Battle Creek from April 10, 2023, until April 14, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

Preferences have not been confirmed.

300 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BKHC website.

Sources: This information has been verified by the BKHC notice on April 14, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Last Updated on 04/14/2023.

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Closed: Albion, Michigan Section 8 HCV

The Battle Creek Housing Commission (BCHC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for Albion is currently closed.There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: As of March, 2019, the BCHC website states, "We anticipate [the Albion Section 8 waiting list] reopening approximately July 2019."

For more information, visit the BCHC Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program page here, or the BCHC website here.

Last Updated on 03/29/2019.

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About Battle Creek Housing Commission

250 Champion Street, Battle Creek, MI | Visit Website | (269) 965-0591

Battle Creek Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 1,164 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

In addition, Battle Creek Housing Commission offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Homeownership Voucher

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Battle Creek Housing Commission is located in Albion, MI and Battle Creek, MI.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.