Apply to Mecosta 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.
White Pine Manor
Village Green Apartments
Roseville Lp
Watertower Place Big Rapids
Country Place Family and Senior Citizens Apartments
Meadow Park Apartments
Country Place Senior Apartments
There are 232 low-income apartments in Mecosta County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 534 low-income homes in Mecosta County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $287 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 Mecosta 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) |
Mecosta County, Michigan Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Mecosta County, Michigan
Mecosta County features 534 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 Mecosta County, Michigan
There are 232 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Mecosta County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Mecosta County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Mecosta County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Mecosta County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Mecosta County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $845 and $1,033.
2024 Mecosta 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecosta County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $656 | $799 | $939 | $1,199 | $1,331 |
| Mecosta County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $590 to $722 | $719 to $879 | $845 to $1,033 | $1,079 to $1,319 | $1,198 to $1,464 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Mecosta County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 18 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 770 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 534 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 25.49% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.74 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Median Household Income | $41,889 ±$1,556 |
| Median Rent | $628 ±$34 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 52.03% ± 4.53pp |
| Total Population | 43,301 |
Population and Household Demographics
Mecosta County is a county in Michigan with a population of 43,301. There are 15,478 households in the county with an average household size of 2.61 persons. 25.49% of households in Mecosta County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Mecosta County
The median gross income for households in Mecosta County is $41,889 a year, or $3,491 a month. The median rent for the county is $628 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Mecosta County, a household making less than $2,093 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 52.03% of households who rent are overburdened in Mecosta County.
Area Median Income In Mecosta 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 Mecosta County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $72,000
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 Mecosta 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 Mecosta 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 Mecosta County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,900 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,000 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Mecosta County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$26,500 | $30,300 | $34,100 | $37,850 | $40,900 | $43,950 | $46,950 | $50,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Mecosta County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$42,400 | $48,450 | $54,500 | $60,550 | $65,400 | $70,250 | $75,100 | $79,950 |
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