Affordable Housing In Manistee County
Michigan
Waiting List Openings In Manistee County
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Michigan State Housing Development Authority Housing Choice Voucher | Open Soon |
7 Low Income Apartment Communities In Manistee County
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Housing Authorities that serve Manistee County
| 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 Manistee County, Michigan
There are 7 low income housing apartment communities offering 549 affordable apartments for rent in Manistee County, Michigan.
Income Based Apartments in Manistee County, Michigan
Manistee County features 220 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 Manistee County, Michigan
There are 329 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Manistee County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Manistee County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Manistee County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Manistee County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Manistee County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $712 and $870.
2021 Manistee 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $542 | $600 | $791 | $1,029 | $1,073 |
| Manistee County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $488 to $596 | $540 to $660 | $712 to $870 | $926 to $1,132 | $966 to $1,180 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Manistee County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 7 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 549 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 220 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 19.23% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.26 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Median Household Income | $41,395 ±$1,590 |
| Median Rent | $659 ±$54 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 41.95% ± 6.96pp |
| Total Population | 24,536 |
Population and Household Demographics
Manistee County is a county in Michigan with a population of 24,536. There are 10,142 households in the county with an average household size of 2.28 persons. 19.23% of households in Manistee County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Manistee County
The median gross income for households in Manistee County is $41,395 a year, or $3,450 a month. The median rent for the county is $659 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Manistee County, a household making less than $2,197 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 41.95% of households who rent are overburdened in Manistee County.
Area Median Income In Manistee 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 Manistee County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $58,100
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 Manistee 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 Manistee 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 Manistee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$13,450 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $42,200 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Manistee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$22,400 | $25,600 | $28,800 | $31,950 | $34,550 | $37,100 | $39,650 | $42,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Manistee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$35,800 | $40,900 | $46,000 | $51,100 | $55,200 | $59,300 | $63,400 | $67,500 |
Cities In Manistee County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Arcadia | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Arcadia is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Arcadiaship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Arcadiaship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Bear Lake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bear Lake is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Bear Lakeship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bear Lakeship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Brethren | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Brethren is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Brown | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Brown is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Cleon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cleon is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Copemish | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Copemish is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Dickson | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dickson is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Eastlake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Eastlake is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Filer City | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Filer City is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Filer Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Filer Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Kaleva | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kaleva is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Manistee | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Manistee are the Manistee Housing Commission and Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Manisteeship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Manisteeship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Maple Grove | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Maple Grove is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Marilla | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Marilla is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Norman | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Norman is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Oak Hill | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oak Hill is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Onekama | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Onekama is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Onekamaship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Onekamaship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Parkdale | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Parkdale is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Pleasanton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pleasanton is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Springdale | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Springdale is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Stronach | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stronach is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Stronachship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stronachship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Wellston | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wellston is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
