Grand Rapids Housing Commission

Waiting Lists

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Open: Family Housing Project-Based

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (616) 235-2600.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Housing for 55+ Project-Based

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Housing for 55+ 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 "Housing for Ages 55 and older" 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (616) 235-2600.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Housing for 62+ Project-Based

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Housing for 62+ 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 "Housing for Ages 62 and older" 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (616) 235-2600.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Housing for Disabled Adults Project-Based

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Housing for Disabled Adults 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 "Housing for Disabled Adults" 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (616) 235-2600.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Housing for Disabled Adults and Seniors 62+ Project-Based

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Housing for Disabled Adults and Seniors 62+ 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 "Housing for Disabled Adults and Seniors 62 & older" 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (616) 235-2600.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Assisted Living for Disabled Adults/Seniors 55+ Project-Based

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) is currently accepting Assisted Living for Disabled Adults/Seniors 55+ 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 "Asst. Living- Disabled Adults/Seniors 55 & older" 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (616) 235-2600.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Kent and Ottawa County, Michigan Section 8 Voucher

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list application from October 23, 2023, until October 27, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Income limit information could be found here.

This waiting list had the following preference: Residents of Kent and Ottawa counties.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the GRHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the GRHC website on August 17, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Kent and Ottawa County, Michigan.

Last Updated on 04/21/2024.

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About Grand Rapids Housing Commission

1420 Fuller Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI | Visit Website | (616) 235-2600

Grand Rapids Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 3,707 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

In addition, Grand Rapids Housing Commission offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Homeownership Voucher
  • Family Self-Sufficiency
  • Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
  • Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Mainstream Voucher
  • Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Grand Rapids Housing Commission is located in Kent County, MI.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.