Michigan State Housing Development Authority

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Open: Shelby Trails Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

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Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Shelby Trails is currently open

The MSHDA is accepting applications for this waiting list from June 13, 2022, until further notice.

Please note: According to the MSHDA website, "Targeted Populations are Chronically Homeless, Top 10% of Local CoC Prioritized List, Homeless Categories 1 and 4, Special Needs".

To apply during the opening period, call (231) 233-8980.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA on June 14, 2022.

Service Area

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

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (231) 233-8980.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 06/14/2022.

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Open: Clawson Manor Apartments Senior/ Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

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Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 0 and 1-Bedroom apartments at Clawson Manor Apartments is currently open

The MSHDA is accepting applications for this waiting list from January 25, 2022, until further notice.

Please note: According to the MSHDA public notice, "Applicants may qualify for assistance at Clawson Manor Apartments, if the income falls within the allowable limits (50% percent of area median income) for Oakland County, and meet the following program requirements: Elderly (62+) and/or Disabled."

To apply during the opening period, call the staff at Clawson Manor at (248) 435-5650, between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, to schedule an appointment to determine eligibility for placement on the project-based voucher waiting list.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • In-Place Tenants

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

For more information, visit the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA public notice on April 5, 2022.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Clawson, Minnesota.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (248) 435-5650.

IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.

Last Updated on 04/20/2022.

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Closed: Multi-County, Michigan Section 8 HCV

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gladwin, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hilldale, Houghton, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Lake, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Wexford County from March 22, 2023, until April 5, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen. 

Please note: According to the MSHDA, "You may only apply to one county waiting list".

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

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Homeless County of Application Residency (Applicant who is homeless and is living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled County of Application Residency (Applicant who is disabled and is living or working in the county of application)
  • County of Application Residency (Applicant who is living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled Michigan Residency (Applicant who is disabled, is not living or working in the county of application, but is living or working in Michigan)
  • Michigan Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in the county of application, but is living or working in Michigan)
  • Disabled Out of state Residency (Applicant who is disabled but is not living or working in Michigan)
  • Out of state Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in Michigan)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA notice on LinkedIn on March 6, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Alcona, Alger, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim ,Arenac, Baraga, Barry, Benzie, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Clinton, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet ,Gladwin ,Gogebic, Grand Traverse ,Gratiot, Hilldale, Houghton, Ionia, Iosco, Iron, Isabella, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Lake, Leelanau, Lenawee, Livingston, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Wexford County, Michigan.

Last Updated on 04/05/2023.

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Closed: Selinon Park Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Selinon Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 20, 2019, until an unconfirmed close date. 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.

According to the MSHDA website, "no paper applications will be available or accepted."

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 04/01/2021.

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Closed: Peterboro Arms Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Peterboro Arms Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 18, 2019, until an unconfirmed close date. 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.

According to the MSHDA website, "no paper applications will be available or accepted."

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Family that has been terminated from its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program due to insufficient program funding. These families
    will be drawn before all other waiting list preferences once program funding is reinstated to sufficient levels as determined by MSHDA.
  • Homeless County of Application Residency (Applicant who is homeless and is living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled County of Application Residency (Applicant who is disabled and is living or working in the county of application)
  • County of Application Residency (Applicant who is living or working in the county of application)  
  • Disabled Michigan Residency (Applicant who is disabled but is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Michigan Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled Out of state Residency (Applicant who is disabled and a non-Michigan resident)
  • Out of state Residency (Applicant who is a non-Michigan resident)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 04/01/2021.

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Closed: Clay Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Clay Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from June 25, 2020, until April 1, 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.

According to the MSHDA website, "no paper applications will be available or accepted."

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 04/01/2021.

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Closed: Coolidge Place Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Coolidge Place is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from June 29, 2020, until April 1, 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.

According to the MSHDA website, "no paper applications will be available or accepted."

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Oak Park, Michigan.

Last Updated on 04/01/2022.

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Closed: Andy's Place - Recovery Housing Pilot Program Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Selinon Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 18, 2019, until October 19, 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 pre-application.

According to the MSHDA website, "no paper applications will be available or accepted."

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Family that has been terminated from its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program due to insufficient program funding. These families
    will be drawn before all other waiting list preferences once program funding is reinstated to sufficient levels as determined by MSHDA.
  • Homeless County of Application Residency (Applicant who is homeless and is living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled County of Application Residency (Applicant who is disabled and is living or working in the county of application)
  • County of Application Residency (Applicant who is living or working in the county of application)  
  • Disabled Michigan Residency (Applicant who is disabled but is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Michigan Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled Out of state Residency (Applicant who is disabled and a non-Michigan resident)
  • Out of state Residency (Applicant who is a non-Michigan resident)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 10/19/2021.

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Closed: Capitol Park Center LDHA LLC Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Selinon Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 18, 2019, until October 19, 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 pre-application.

According to the MSHDA website, "no paper applications will be available or accepted."

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Family that has been terminated from its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program due to insufficient program funding. These families
    will be drawn before all other waiting list preferences once program funding is reinstated to sufficient levels as determined by MSHDA.
  • Homeless County of Application Residency (Applicant who is homeless and is living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled County of Application Residency (Applicant who is disabled and is living or working in the county of application)
  • County of Application Residency (Applicant who is living or working in the county of application)  
  • Disabled Michigan Residency (Applicant who is disabled but is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Michigan Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled Out of state Residency (Applicant who is disabled and a non-Michigan resident)
  • Out of state Residency (Applicant who is a non-Michigan resident)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 10/19/2021.

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Closed: Berkley Place LDHA LP Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Selinon Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 18, 2019, until October 19, 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 pre-application.

According to the MSHDA website, "no paper applications will be available or accepted."

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Family that has been terminated from its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program due to insufficient program funding. These families
    will be drawn before all other waiting list preferences once program funding is reinstated to sufficient levels as determined by MSHDA.
  • Homeless County of Application Residency (Applicant who is homeless and is living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled County of Application Residency (Applicant who is disabled and is living or working in the county of application)
  • County of Application Residency (Applicant who is living or working in the county of application)  
  • Disabled Michigan Residency (Applicant who is disabled but is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Michigan Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled Out of state Residency (Applicant who is disabled and a non-Michigan resident)
  • Out of state Residency (Applicant who is a non-Michigan resident)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 03/22/2022.

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Closed: Hickory Way Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Selinon Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 18, 2019, until October 19, 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 pre-application.

According to the MSHDA website, "no paper applications will be available or accepted."

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Family that has been terminated from its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program due to insufficient program funding. These families
    will be drawn before all other waiting list preferences once program funding is reinstated to sufficient levels as determined by MSHDA.
  • Homeless County of Application Residency (Applicant who is homeless and is living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled County of Application Residency (Applicant who is disabled and is living or working in the county of application)
  • County of Application Residency (Applicant who is living or working in the county of application)  
  • Disabled Michigan Residency (Applicant who is disabled but is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Michigan Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled Out of state Residency (Applicant who is disabled and a non-Michigan resident)
  • Out of state Residency (Applicant who is a non-Michigan resident)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Last Updated on 03/17/2022.

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Closed: Walnut Manor Scattered Sites Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Selinon Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 18, 2019, until October 19, 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 pre-application.

According to the MSHDA website, "no paper applications will be available or accepted."

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Family that has been terminated from its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program due to insufficient program funding. These families
    will be drawn before all other waiting list preferences once program funding is reinstated to sufficient levels as determined by MSHDA.
  • Homeless County of Application Residency (Applicant who is homeless and is living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled County of Application Residency (Applicant who is disabled and is living or working in the county of application)
  • County of Application Residency (Applicant who is living or working in the county of application)  
  • Disabled Michigan Residency (Applicant who is disabled but is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Michigan Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled Out of state Residency (Applicant who is disabled and a non-Michigan resident)
  • Out of state Residency (Applicant who is a non-Michigan resident)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 04/01/2022.

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Closed: Center Ridge Arms Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Center Ridge Arms is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 29, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call Center Ridge Arms.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Homeless County of Application Residency (Applicant who is homeless and is living or working in the county of application) 
  • Disabled County of Application Residency (Applicant who is disabled and is living or working in the county of application)
  • County of Application Residency (Applicant who is living or working in the county of application)
  • Disabled Michigan Residency (Applicant who is disabled but is not living or working in the county of application)
  • Michigan Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in the county of application) 
  • Disabled Out of state Residency (Applicant who is disabled and a non-Michigan resident)
  • Out of state Residency (Applicant who is a non-Michigan resident)

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

For more information, visit the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA on March 29, 2021.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Bay County, Michigan.

Last Updated on 03/23/2022.

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Closed: Unity Park V Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Unity Park V is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 10, 2021 until October 19, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the MSHDA public notice, "You may qualify for rental assistance at Unity Park V; if your household income falls within the MSHDA allowable extremely low income for your family size, you meet program requirements and the following target population. Homeless – Category 1 - literally homeless"

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call Unity Park V.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Preferences will be provided to Highly Vulnerable Prioritized Population

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA public notice on May 11, 2021.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 03/22/2022.

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Closed: Erin Park Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Erin Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 10, 2021 until October 19, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the MSHDA public notice, "You may qualify for rental assistance at Erin Park if your household income falls within the MSHDA allowable extremely low income for your family size, you meet program requirements and at least one of the following Supportive Housing Categories: Chronically Homeless: With a preference for Highly Vulnerable Prioritized Population"

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  • Call Community Housing Network, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Email Community Housing Network.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Preferences will be provided to Highly Vulnerable Prioritized Population

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA public notice on May 11, 2021.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 03/22/2022.

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Closed: Rivers Edge Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Rivers Edge is closed. Applications were last accepted on a limited basis from June 1, 2021  until an unconfirmed close date. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the MSHDA public notice, "You may qualify for rental assistance at Rivers Edge if your household income falls within the MSHDA allowable extremely low-income limit for your family size, you meet program requirements and at least one of the following Supportive Housing Categories:

  • Special Needs
  • Highly Vulnerable Prioritized Population"

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call Community Care Services.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA on February 9, 2022.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Lincoln Park, Michigan.

Last Updated on 02/09/2022.

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Closed: Hickory Way II Supportive Housing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Supportive Housing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Hickory Way II is closed. Applications were last accepted from July 7, 2021, until an unconfirmed close date. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the MSHDA public notice, "You may qualify for assistance at Hickory Way II apartments, if your household income falls within the MSHDA allowable extremely low-income limit for your family size, you meet all PBV program requirements, and one of the following Supportive Housing Categories:

  • Chronically Homeless
  • Highly Vulnerable Prioritized Population (Top 10% of the Local Continuum of Care Prioritized List)"

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call Housing Access of Washtenaw County.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA on February 9, 2022.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Last Updated on 03/10/2022.

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Closed: Hilltop View Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments at Hilltop View Apartments is closed.

The MSHDA last accepted applications for this waiting list from October 19, 2021, until the last confirmed date of June 23, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the MSHDA public notice, "You may qualify for assistance at Hilltop View, if your household income falls within the MSHDA allowable extremely low income for your family size, you meet program requirements and at least one of the following Supportive Housing Categories:

  • Chronically Homeless
  • Highly Vulnerable Prioritized Population (Top 10% of Local CoC Prioritized List)"

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call the Housing Access of Washtenaw County office.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA Public notice on October 19, 2021.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 06/23/2022.

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Closed: Lilac Hills Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1, 2, and 3-Bedroom apartments at Lilac Hills is closed.

The MSHDA last accepted applications for this waiting list from the earliest confirmed date of November 1, 2021, until June 23, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the MSHDA public notice, "HCV/PBV Program is partnering with VOK LDHA LLC, KMG Prestige and Pine Grove Housing Service" to provide units at this property.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call the MSHDA.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information page, or the MSHDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MSHDA public notice on November 1, 2021.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 06/23/2022.

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About Michigan State Housing Development Authority

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Michigan State Housing Development Authority provides affordable housing for up to 30,301 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program..

In addition, Michigan State Housing Development Authority offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Homeownership Voucher
  • Family Self-Sufficiency
  • Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
  • Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Michigan State Housing Development Authority is located in Michigan

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

About the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Michigan State Housing Development Authority manages 27,620 active Housing Choice Vouchers.

The following table summarizes types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2021:

Standard Homeownership Family Unification Tenant Protection Ported Out VASH Non-Elderly Disabled
Vouchers 23,728 82 24 952 105 884 297
Monthly Cost Per Voucher $606 $474 $667 $499 $1,133 $467 $512
Monthly Cost $14,373,307 $38,893 $16,016 $475,402 $119,009 $412,399 $152,134
Waiting List and Tenancy

According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 12% having issued approximately 2,359 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 7 years and 2 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 14 months on the waiting list1.

Income Characteristics

According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 2.1 persons and has a household income of $11,313 per year. 95% of households were very low income (VLI) and 75% were extremely low income (ELI). 24% of households had wages as a major source of income, 2% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 65% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.

Heads of Household Characteristics

4% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 52% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 27% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 17% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 1% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.

40% of households included children, 4% of which had two adults in the household. 37% of households with children have a female head of household. 74% of all households were headed by a female.

59% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 54% of all heads of households being Black and 0% being Hispanic.

Of all households participating in the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Housing Choice Voucher program, 26% include at least one person with a disability. 41% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 65% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.

Bedroom Size and Overhousing

35% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 35% with 2 bedrooms and 30% with 3 or more bedrooms. 21% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.

Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances

The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Michigan State Housing Development Authority voucher holders in 2016 was $286 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $629. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $119.

1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.