Apply to Kent County Apartment Waiting Lists
- Family Housing Project-Based is open.
- Housing for 55+ Project-Based is open.
- Housing for 62+ Project-Based is open.
- Housing for Disabled Adults Project-Based is open.
- Housing for Disabled Adults and Seniors 62+ Project-Based is open.
- Assisted Living for Disabled Adults/Seniors 55+ Project-Based is open.
- 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.
There are 3,723 low-income apartments in Kent County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Kent County, Michigan can range from $600 to $750 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 3,782 low-income homes in Kent County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $349 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Kent 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) |
| Kent County Community Action | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Grand Rapids Housing Commission | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Mainstream Voucher; Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) |
| Wyoming Housing Commission | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Kent County, Michigan Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Kent County, Michigan
Kent County features 3,782 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 Kent County, Michigan
There are 3,723 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Kent County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Kent County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Kent County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Kent County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Kent County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,232 and $1,506.
2024 Kent 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $1,093 | $1,142 | $1,369 | $1,785 | $1,963 |
| Kent County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $984 to $1,202 | $1,028 to $1,256 | $1,232 to $1,506 | $1,607 to $1,964 | $1,767 to $2,159 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Kent County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 223 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 7,772 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 3,782 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 31.3% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.40 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Median Household Income | $53,063 ±$550 |
| Median Rent | $767 ±$7 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.21% ± 1.65pp |
| Total Population | 622,590 |
Population and Household Demographics
Kent County is a county in Michigan with a population of 622,590. There are 232,961 households in the county with an average household size of 2.63 persons. 31.3% of households in Kent County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Kent County
The median gross income for households in Kent County is $53,063 a year, or $4,422 a month. The median rent for the county is $767 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Kent County, a household making less than $2,557 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.21% of households who rent are overburdened in Kent County.
Area Median Income In Kent 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 Kent County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $98,400
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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,900 | $22,750 | $25,600 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Kent County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$33,150 | $37,900 | $42,650 | $47,350 | $51,150 | $54,950 | $58,750 | $62,550 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Kent County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$53,050 | $60,600 | $68,200 | $75,750 | $81,850 | $87,900 | $93,950 | $100,000 |
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