Affordable Housing In Kalamazoo County
Michigan
65 Low Income Apartment Communities In Kalamazoo County
City View in the Square Co-op Senior Apartments
Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Kalamazoo County, Michigan
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Michigan State Housing Development Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
There are 65 low income housing apartment communities offering 6,626 affordable apartments for rent in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
Income Based Apartments in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo County features 3,530 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
There are 2,451 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Kalamazoo County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Kalamazoo County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Kalamazoo County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Kalamazoo County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $791 and $967.
2022 Kalamazoo County, Michigan Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $613 | $711 | $879 | $1,160 | $1,252 |
| Kalamazoo County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $552 to $674 | $640 to $782 | $791 to $967 | $1,044 to $1,276 | $1,127 to $1,377 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Kalamazoo County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 65 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 6,626 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 3,530 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 35.92% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.19 |
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Median Household Income | $47,476 ±$980 |
| Median Rent | $722 ±$10 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 49.37% ± 2.4pp |
| Total Population | 256,752 |
Population and Household Demographics
Kalamazoo County is a county in Michigan with a population of 256,752. There are 100,341 households in the county with an average household size of 2.47 persons. 35.92% of households in Kalamazoo County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Kalamazoo County
The median gross income for households in Kalamazoo County is $47,476 a year, or $3,956 a month. The median rent for the county is $722 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Kalamazoo County, a household making less than $2,407 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 49.37% of households who rent are overburdened in Kalamazoo County.
Area Median Income In Kalamazoo County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Kalamazoo County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $86,600
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Kalamazoo County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Kalamazoo County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Kalamazoo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,200 | $20,800 | $23,400 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Kalamazoo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$30,350 | $34,650 | $39,000 | $43,300 | $46,800 | $50,250 | $53,700 | $57,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Kalamazoo County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$48,500 | $55,400 | $62,350 | $69,250 | $74,800 | $80,350 | $85,900 | $91,450 |
Cities In Kalamazoo County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Alamo | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Alamo is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Augusta | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Augusta is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Brady | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Brady is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Charleston | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Charleston is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Climax | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Climax is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Climaxship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Climaxship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Comstock Northwest | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Comstock Northwest is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Comstock Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Comstock Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Cooper Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cooper Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Eastwood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Eastwood is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Galesburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Galesburg is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Kalamazoo | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kalamazoo is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Kalamazoo Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kalamazoo Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Oshtemo Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oshtemo Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Parchment | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Parchment is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Pavilion | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pavilion is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Portage | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Portage is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Prairie Ronde | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Prairie Ronde is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Richland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Richland is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Richlandship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Richlandship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Ross | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ross is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Schoolcraft | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Schoolcraft is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Schoolcraftship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Schoolcraftship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| South Gull Lake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves South Gull Lake is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Texas Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Texas Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Vicksburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Vicksburg is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Wakeshma | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wakeshma is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Westwood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Westwood is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
