Analysis by Nathan Brunet
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Family Housing waiting list applications until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.
To apply, complete the online application. Select an open waiting list in the "Family Housing" section.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Displaced by government action, fire, lead paint, natural disaster, or similar circumstance; Live in city limits of Grand Rapids; Requesting barrier free unit; Veteran or widow of veteran with honorable discharge.
For more information, visit the GRHC website here, or call the office at (616) 235-2600.
The application may be completed online at https://grhc.apply4housing.com/.
Family Housing has preferences for: Displaced by Natural Disaster, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans, Displaced by Government Action. Preferences are not required but Project-Based applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Family Housing Project-Based Waiting List is managed by Grand Rapids Housing Commission.
Grand Rapids Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 3,707 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
This housing agency serves Kent County, Michigan.
Wait until you have a Section 8 voucher to find housing.
It usually takes months or years to reach the top of a Section 8 HCV waiting list. Any apartments you see now will likely not be available when you get your voucher.Karan King says:
"Affordable Housing Online is helpful and helped me to find out the information that I needed to know."