Apply to Empire 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 0 low-income apartments in Empire that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 18 low-income homes in Empire where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on April 23rd, 2021. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Empire, 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) |
| Traverse City Housing Commission | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Empire, Michigan Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Empire, Michigan
Empire features 18 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 Empire, Michigan
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Empire.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Empire, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Empire landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Empire.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Empire, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,151 and $1,407.
2024 Empire, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $894 | $993 | $1,279 | $1,546 | $1,703 |
| Empire, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $805 to $983 | $894 to $1,092 | $1,151 to $1,407 | $1,391 to $1,701 | $1,533 to $1,873 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Empire, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 18 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 18 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 25.87% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.77 |
| Average Household Size | 1.78 |
| Median Household Income | $49,875 ±$10,419 |
| Median Rent | $492 ±$170 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 32.69% ± 23.97pp |
| Total Population | 358 |
Population and Household Demographics
Empire is a city in Leelanau County, Michigan with a population of 358. There are 201 households in the city with an average household size of 1.78 persons. 25.87% of households in Empire are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Empire
The median gross income for households in Empire is $49,875 a year, or $4,156 a month. The median rent for the city is $492 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Empire, a household making less than $1,640 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 32.69% of households who rent are overburdened in Empire.
Area Median Income In Empire
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 Empire, the AMI is calculated from all households within Leelanau County.
In Empire, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $98,800
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 Empire
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 Empire
| 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 Empire AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,600 | $22,400 | $25,200 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Empire AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,700 | $37,400 | $42,050 | $46,700 | $50,450 | $54,200 | $57,950 | $61,650 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Empire AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$52,300 | $59,800 | $67,250 | $74,700 | $80,700 | $86,700 | $92,650 | $98,650 |
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