Apply to Oceana 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.
Sable Pointe Apartments
Rosewood Apartments
Chippewa Creek Apartments
Woodland Place Apartments
Park Place Apts
Summerview Apts
There are 272 low-income apartments in Oceana County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 182 low-income homes in Oceana County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $279 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 Oceana 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) |
Oceana County, Michigan Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana County features 182 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 Oceana County, Michigan
There are 272 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Oceana County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Oceana County, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Oceana County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Oceana County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Oceana County, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $833 and $1,018.
2024 Oceana 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana County, Michigan Fair Market Rent | $662 | $704 | $925 | $1,119 | $1,437 |
| Oceana County, Michigan Payment Standard Range | $596 to $728 | $634 to $774 | $833 to $1,018 | $1,007 to $1,231 | $1,293 to $1,581 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Oceana County, MI Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 468 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 182 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 19.44% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.90 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Median Household Income | $41,617 ±$1,409 |
| Median Rent | $667 ±$24 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 41.91% ± 5.02pp |
| Total Population | 26,229 |
Population and Household Demographics
Oceana County is a county in Michigan with a population of 26,229. There are 9,822 households in the county with an average household size of 2.60 persons. 19.44% of households in Oceana County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Oceana County
The median gross income for households in Oceana County is $41,617 a year, or $3,468 a month. The median rent for the county is $667 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Oceana County, a household making less than $2,223 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 41.91% of households who rent are overburdened in Oceana County.
Area Median Income In Oceana 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 Oceana County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $72,200
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 Oceana 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 Oceana 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 Oceana 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 Oceana 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 Oceana 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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