Saginaw Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Saginaw County, Michigan.

Waiting List
Closed: Saginaw County, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: General Occupancy Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Saginaw Housing Commission Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

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

The Saginaw Housing Commission (SHC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 24, 2023, until May 26, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $25,050 | 5 Persons $38,650
  • 2 Persons $28,600 | 6 Persons $41,500
  • 3 Persons $32,200 | 7 Person $44,350
  • 4 Persons $35,750 | 8 Persons $47,200

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Any family that has been terminated from its HCV program due to insufficient program funding.

Selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by preferences.

For more information, visit the SHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by a SHC representative on May 12, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: General Occupancy Public Housing Waiting List

The Saginaw Housing Commission (SHC) General Occupancy Public Housing waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2019 until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, download and print the application online. Click the link titled "Public Housing Application."

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to The Saginaw Housing Commission (SHC), 1803 Norman Street P.O. Box 3225, Saginaw, MI 48605
  2. Dropped off at the SHC, Located at address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the SHC website.

Open Until Further Notice: Saginaw Housing Commission Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Saginaw Housing Commission (SHC) Elderly/Disabled Public Housing waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2019 until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, download and print the application online. Select the link titled "Public Housing Application."

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to The Saginaw Housing Commission (SHC), 1803 Norman Street P.O. Box 3225, Saginaw, MI 48605
  2. Dropped off at the SHC, Located at address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the SHC website.

About The Agency

Saginaw Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 1,897 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

1803 Norman Street, Saginaw, MI

Visit Website(989) 755-8183

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 Saginaw Housing Commission?

Saginaw Housing Commission serves 1,725 low-income households. The agency manages 1,266 Housing Choice Vouchers and 523 public housing units.

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

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

How many Saginaw Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 483 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Saginaw Housing Commission.

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

There are 1328 female-headed renter households living in Saginaw Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 77% of those served by the Saginaw Housing Commission.

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

Black 1,415
White 190
Hispanic 104

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

There are 345 households headed by seniors served by the Saginaw Housing Commission. Senior households are 20% of households in Saginaw Housing Commission housing.

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

There are 448 persons with disabilities living in Saginaw Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Saginaw Housing Commission.

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

The Saginaw 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 Saginaw Housing Commission open new waiting lists?

Saginaw Housing Commission’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 24, 2023 and closed on May 26, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Saginaw Housing Commission

Elmwood Manor

2814 E Genesee Ave, Saginaw, Michigan 48601

Pinewood Manor

2715 S Jefferson Ave, Saginaw, Michigan 48601

Town and Garden

1101 Findley St, Saginaw, Michigan 48601

Scattered Sites V

2333 S Hamilton St, Saginaw, Michigan 48601

Maplewood Manor

535 S Warren Ave, Saginaw, Michigan 48607

Rosien Towers

310 S Harrison St, Saginaw, Michigan 48602