Lawton, MI Low Income Housing

Lawton, MI Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Lawton, MI

How do I qualify for low income housing in Lawton, MI?
To qualify for low income housing in Michigan, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Lawton, MI

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Lawton, MI, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Lawton, MI. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Lawton, Michigan - Van Buren County

Studio Apartments $653
One Bedroom Apartments $855
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,099
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,149

List of Low Income Housing in or near Lawton, MI

Vintage Apartments - Low Income - Paw Paw

806 Saint Joseph Street
Paw Paw, MI - 49079
(269) 657-7154
Amenities: 24-hour Maintenance Help Appliances Balcony or Patio Garbage Disposal Inside Entrance Large Living Spaces Separate Dining Room Softened Water Storage Rooms Walk-in Closets Wall to Wall Carpeting Window Blinds Carpeted Halls Community Room Free Local Faxes Laundry Facilities Security Lighting ...see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 3.62 miles from Lawton


Westland Park Apartments - Low Income - Mattawan

57951 Western Avenue
Mattawan, MI - 49071
(269) 657-7154
Amenities: 24-hour Maintenance Help Air Conditioning Appliances Garbage Disposal Inside Entrance Large Living Spaces Softened Water Walk-in Closets Wall to Wall Carpeting Window Blinds Carpeted Halls Community Room Laundry Facilities Playground Security Lighting ...see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 3.63 miles from Lawton


Telamon Corporation - Paw Paw

32849 Red Arrow Highway
Paw Paw, MI -
269-655-9916
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 4.03 miles from Lawton


Paw Paw Housing Commission - Paw Paw

205 Miller Court
Paw Paw, MI - 49079
(269)657-4776
Paw Paw Housing Commission provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD.There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Commission directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 4.34 miles from Lawton


Woodland Apartments - Low Income - Marcellus

500 Woodland Street
Marcellus, MI - 49067
(269) 646-2172
...see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 10.22 miles from Lawton


Pinehurst Townhomes - Low Income - Kalamazoo

6740 Andover Drive
Kalamazoo, MI - 49009
(269) 375-9900
Amenities: 24-hour Maintenance Help Air Conditioning Ample Storage Places Balcony or Patio Barrier-free or handicap homes available Central Air Dishwasher Electric Range Frost-free Refrigerators Mini Blinds Private Entry Sliding Glass Door Vertical Blinds Washer/Dryer Playground ...see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 10.70 miles from Lawton


Brush Creek - Lawrence

400 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI - 49064
269-674-3019
Brush Creek is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Brush Creek for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 10.86 miles from Lawton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Chestnut Hills Apartments - Kalamazoo

2487 Chestnut Hill Dr
Kalamazoo, MI - 49009
(269) 372-1088
Chestnut Hills Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Chestnut Hills Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 11.44 miles from Lawton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cedar Park Senior Hsg - Schoolcraft

474 N Cedar St
Schoolcraft, MI - 49087
269-679-5469
Cedar Park Senior Hsg is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cedar Park Senior Hsg for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 11.51 miles from Lawton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rosewood Community - Affordable - Kalamazoo

4774 Horton Drive
Kalamazoo, MI - 49009
(269) 544-7673
Amenities: 24-hour Maintenance Help Balcony or Patio Cable Ready Central Air Private Entry Refrigerator Sliding Glass Door Smoke Detectors Stove Vertical Blinds Washer/Dryer Window Blinds Community Room Computer Lab, 6 comp. w/high-speed internet access Playground ...see full details
Van Buren County
Listing Location: 11.87 miles from Lawton


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Lawton, MI

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.

Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.



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