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- Traverse City Housing Commission Public Housing 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.
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There are 0 low-income apartments in Leelanau County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 18 low-income homes in Leelanau County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $360 towards rent each month.
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 Leelanau 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) |
| Traverse City Housing Commission | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Leelanau County, Michigan Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Leelanau County, Michigan
Leelanau County 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 Leelanau County, Michigan
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Leelanau County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Leelanau County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Leelanau County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Leelanau County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Leelanau County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,151 and $1,407.
2024 Leelanau 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leelanau County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $894 | $993 | $1,279 | $1,546 | $1,703 |
| Leelanau County, 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.
Leelanau County, 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 | 15.14% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.28 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Median Household Income | $56,189 ±$2,327 |
| Median Rent | $805 ±$47 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 41.27% ± 8.47pp |
| Total Population | 21,772 |
Population and Household Demographics
Leelanau County is a county in Michigan with a population of 21,772. There are 9,234 households in the county with an average household size of 2.31 persons. 15.14% of households in Leelanau County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Leelanau County
The median gross income for households in Leelanau County is $56,189 a year, or $4,682 a month. The median rent for the county is $805 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Leelanau County, a household making less than $2,683 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 41.27% of households who rent are overburdened in Leelanau County.
Area Median Income In Leelanau 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 Leelanau County, 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau County 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 Leelanau County 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 Leelanau County 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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