Grand Rapids Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Kent County, Michigan.

Waiting List
Closed: Kent and Ottawa County, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Family Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing for 55+ Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing for 62+ Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing for Disabled Adults Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing for Disabled Adults and Seniors 62+ Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Assisted Living for Disabled Adults/Seniors 55+ Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Kent and Ottawa County, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list application from October 23, 2023, until October 27, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Income limit information could be found here.

This waiting list had the following preference: Residents of Kent and Ottawa counties.

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

For more information, visit the GRHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GRHC website on August 17, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Family Housing Other Waiting List

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Family Housing waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, complete the online application. Select an open waiting list in the "Family Housing" section.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by government action, fire, lead paint, natural disaster, or similar circumstance; Live in city limits of Grand Rapids; Requesting barrier free unit; Veteran or widow of veteran with honorable discharge.

For more information, visit the GRHC website here, or call the office at (616) 235-2600.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing for 55+ Other Waiting List

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Housing for 55+ waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, complete the online application. Select an open waiting list in the "Housing for Ages 55 and older" section.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by government action, fire, lead paint, natural disaster, or similar circumstance; Live in city limits of Grand Rapids; Requesting barrier free unit; Veteran or widow of veteran with honorable discharge.

For more information, visit the GRHC website here, or call the office at (616) 235-2600.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing for 62+ Other Waiting List

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Housing for 62+ waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, complete the online application. Select an open waiting list in the "Housing for Ages 62 and older" section.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by government action, fire, lead paint, natural disaster, or similar circumstance; Live in city limits of Grand Rapids; Requesting barrier free unit; Veteran or widow of veteran with honorable discharge.

For more information, visit the GRHC website here, or call the office at (616) 235-2600.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing for Disabled Adults Other Waiting List

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Housing for Disabled Adults waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, complete the online application. Select an open waiting list in the "Housing for Disabled Adults" section.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by government action, fire, lead paint, natural disaster, or similar circumstance; Live in city limits of Grand Rapids; Requesting barrier free unit; Veteran or widow of veteran with honorable discharge.

For more information, visit the GRHC website here, or call the office at (616) 235-2600.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing for Disabled Adults and Seniors 62+ Other Waiting List

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Housing for Disabled Adults and Seniors 62+ waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, complete the online application. Select an open waiting list in the "Housing for Disabled Adults and Seniors 62 & older" section.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by government action, fire, lead paint, natural disaster, or similar circumstance; Live in city limits of Grand Rapids; Requesting barrier free unit; Veteran or widow of veteran with honorable discharge.

For more information, visit the GRHC website here, or call the office at (616) 235-2600.

Open Until Further Notice: Assisted Living for Disabled Adults/Seniors 55+ Other Waiting List

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Assisted Living for Disabled Adults/Seniors 55+ waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply, complete the online application. Select an open waiting list in the "Asst. Living- Disabled Adults/Seniors 55 & older" section.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by government action, fire, lead paint, natural disaster, or similar circumstance; Live in city limits of Grand Rapids; Requesting barrier free unit; Veteran or widow of veteran with honorable discharge.

For more information, visit the GRHC website here, or call the office at (616) 235-2600.

About The Agency

Grand Rapids Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 3,707 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

1420 Fuller Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI

Visit Website(616) 235-2600

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 Grand Rapids Housing Commission?

Grand Rapids Housing Commission serves 3,588 low-income households. The agency manages 3,743 Housing Choice Vouchers and 182 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Grand Rapids Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Grand Rapids Housing Commission households.

How many Grand Rapids Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,004 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Grand Rapids Housing Commission.

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

There are 2798 female-headed renter households living in Grand Rapids Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission.

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

Black 2,332
White 897
Hispanic 323

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

There are 932 households headed by seniors served by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission. Senior households are 26% of households in Grand Rapids Housing Commission housing.

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

There are 1076 persons with disabilities living in Grand Rapids Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 30% of households served by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Grand Rapids Housing Commission?

The Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids Housing Commission open new waiting lists?

Grand Rapids Housing Commission’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 23, 2023 and closed on October 27, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Grand Rapids Housing Commission

Grand Rapids Scattered

1013 Caulfield Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

Adams Campau Park

1440 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507

Creston Park

140 Barnett St NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

Campau Commons

118 Franklin St SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507