Muskegon, Michigan Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing programs support 1,429 income based apartments in Muskegon where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 827 affordable apartments in Muskegon that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Muskegon, Michigan
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Muskegon. Go to the Michigan Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Muskegon.
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Affordable Housing Near Muskegon
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Muskegon
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Muskegon Heights, MI | Affordable Housing programs support 5 apartment communities in Muskegon Heights. |
| Montague, MI | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in Montague. |
| Norton Shores, MI | Affordable Housing programs support 4 apartment communities in Norton Shores. |
| Whitehall, MI | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Whitehall. |
| Ravenna, MI | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Ravenna. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Muskegon, 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.
Waiting lists for project-based assistance, like the Public Housing program, are open:
- Shelby Trails is currently open for new applications.
- Muskegon Housing Commission Public Housing is currently open for new applications.
- Clawson Manor Apartments is currently open for new applications.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Muskegon Housing Commission | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| 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) |
Muskegon, Michigan Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon features 1,429 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 Muskegon, Michigan
There are 827 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Muskegon.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Muskegon, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Muskegon landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Muskegon.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Muskegon, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $894 and $1,092.
2023 Muskegon, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $672 | $764 | $993 | $1,242 | $1,334 |
| Muskegon, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $605 to $739 | $688 to $840 | $894 to $1,092 | $1,118 to $1,366 | $1,201 to $1,467 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Muskegon, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 26 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,256 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,429 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 49.12% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.27 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Median Household Income | $27,106 ±$1,520 |
| Median Rent | $638 ±$20 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 60.05% ± 4.04pp |
| Total Population | 37,861 |
Population and Household Demographics
Muskegon is a city in Muskegon County, Michigan with a population of 37,861. There are 13,577 households in the city with an average household size of 2.39 persons. 49.12% of households in Muskegon are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Muskegon
The median gross income for households in Muskegon is $27,106 a year, or $2,259 a month. The median rent for the city is $638 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Muskegon, a household making less than $2,127 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 60.05% of households who rent are overburdened in Muskegon.
Area Median Income In Muskegon
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Muskegon, the AMI is calculated from all households within Muskegon County.
In Muskegon, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $70,600
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 Muskegon
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 Muskegon
| 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 Muskegon AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,050 | $18,310 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Muskegon AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,050 | $28,600 | $32,200 | $35,750 | $38,650 | $41,500 | $44,350 | $47,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Muskegon AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,050 | $45,800 | $51,500 | $57,200 | $61,800 | $66,400 | $70,950 | $75,550 |
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