Apply to Charlevoix County Apartment Waiting Lists
- Clawson Manor Apartments Senior/ Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Shelby Trails Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- The Grand on University Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Edison Crossing Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Dr. Maya Angelou Village Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
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There are 64 low-income apartments in Charlevoix County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 447 low-income homes in Charlevoix County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $337 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Charlevoix County, 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.
| 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) |
Charlevoix County, Michigan Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Charlevoix County, Michigan
Charlevoix County features 447 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 Charlevoix County, Michigan
There are 64 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Charlevoix County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Charlevoix County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Charlevoix County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Charlevoix County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Charlevoix County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $864 and $1,056.
2024 Charlevoix 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $671 | $784 | $960 | $1,353 | $1,537 |
| Charlevoix County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $604 to $738 | $706 to $862 | $864 to $1,056 | $1,218 to $1,488 | $1,383 to $1,691 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Charlevoix County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 13 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 511 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 447 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 19.5% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.10 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Median Household Income | $46,554 ±$1,601 |
| Median Rent | $648 ±$40 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 43.85% ± 6.02pp |
| Total Population | 26,134 |
Population and Household Demographics
Charlevoix County is a county in Michigan with a population of 26,134. There are 10,794 households in the county with an average household size of 2.39 persons. 19.5% of households in Charlevoix County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Charlevoix County
The median gross income for households in Charlevoix County is $46,554 a year, or $3,880 a month. The median rent for the county is $648 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Charlevoix County, a household making less than $2,160 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 43.85% of households who rent are overburdened in Charlevoix County.
Area Median Income In Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $88,000
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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$17,500 | $20,000 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Charlevoix County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$29,200 | $33,400 | $37,550 | $41,700 | $45,050 | $48,400 | $51,750 | $55,050 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Charlevoix County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$46,700 | $53,400 | $60,050 | $66,700 | $72,050 | $77,400 | $82,750 | $88,050 |
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