Affordable Housing In Ottawa County
Michigan
Waiting List Openings In Ottawa County
Multi-County, MI Section 8 HCV Waiting List
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16 Low Income Apartment Communities In Ottawa County
Evergreen Village
River Village
Housing Authorities that serve Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, Michigan
There are 16 low income housing apartment communities offering 805 affordable apartments for rent in Ottawa County, Michigan.
Income Based Apartments in Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa County features 423 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 Ottawa County, Michigan
There are 381 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Ottawa County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Ottawa County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Ottawa County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Ottawa County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Ottawa County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $843 and $1,031.
2021 Ottawa 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $803 | $822 | $937 | $1,305 | $1,435 |
| Ottawa County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $723 to $883 | $740 to $904 | $843 to $1,031 | $1,175 to $1,436 | $1,292 to $1,579 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Ottawa County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 805 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 423 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 22.9% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.37 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Median Household Income | $58,989 ±$1,424 |
| Median Rent | $792 ±$18 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.36% ± 2.83pp |
| Total Population | 273,136 |
Population and Household Demographics
Ottawa County is a county in Michigan with a population of 273,136. There are 96,283 households in the county with an average household size of 2.74 persons. 22.9% of households in Ottawa County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Ottawa County
The median gross income for households in Ottawa County is $58,989 a year, or $4,916 a month. The median rent for the county is $792 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Ottawa County, a household making less than $2,640 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.36% of households who rent are overburdened in Ottawa County.
Area Median Income In Ottawa 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 Ottawa County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $87,100
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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,350 | $20,950 | $23,550 | $26,500 | $31,040 | $35,580 | $40,120 | $44,660 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Ottawa County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$30,500 | $34,850 | $39,200 | $43,550 | $47,050 | $50,550 | $54,050 | $57,500 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Ottawa County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$48,800 | $55,800 | $62,750 | $69,700 | $75,300 | $80,900 | $86,450 | $92,050 |
Cities In Ottawa County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Allendale | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Allendale is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Allendale Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Allendale Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Beechwood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Beechwood is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Blendon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Blendon is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Chester | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Chester is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Coopersville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Coopersville is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Crockery | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Crockery is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Ferrysburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ferrysburg is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Georgetown Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Georgetown Township are the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Wyoming Housing Commission. |
| Grand Haven | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Grand Haven is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Grand Haven Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Grand Haven Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Holland Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Holland Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Hudsonville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Hudsonville are the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Wyoming Housing Commission. |
| Jamestown Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Jamestown Township are the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Wyoming Housing Commission. |
| Jenison | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Jenison are the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Wyoming Housing Commission. |
| Olive | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Olive is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Park | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Park is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Polkton Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Polkton Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Port Sheldon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Port Sheldon is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Robinson | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Robinson is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Spring Lake | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Spring Lake is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Spring Lakeship | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Spring Lakeship is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Tallmadge Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Tallmadge Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Wright | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wright is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Zeeland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Zeeland is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
| Zeeland Township | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Zeeland Township is the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. |
