Pontiac, MI Low Income Housing

Pontiac, MI Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Pontiac, MI

How do I qualify for low income housing in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, MI

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, Michigan - Oakland County

Studio Apartments $952
One Bedroom Apartments $1,213
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,511
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,629

List of Low Income Housing in or near Pontiac, MI

Carriage Circle - Pontiac

255 Carriage Circle
Pontiac, MI - 48342
(248) 332-8345
Office Hours: M-Th 9 am - 5 pm Community Amenities: 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance Laundry Center Management On-site Fitness Center Community Room/Clubhouse Picnic Area Shuffleboard Court Courtyard Elevators Maintenance On-site Paid Water Resident Referral Program Wheelchair Accessible 24 Hour Fitness Gym Club House Laundry Facilities Business Center On-site Maintenance Freeway Access Smoke Free Community Apartment Amenities: Cable...see full details
Oakland County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 255-799
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Woodland Heights - MI

Woodland Heights - MI - Pontiac

120 N. Edith Street
Pontiac, MI - 48342
(248) 334-3505
Office Hours: M, T, Th, F 9 am - 5 pm Community Amenities:     Smoke Free Community     24 Hour Fitness Gym     Laundry Facilities     Business Center     On-site Maintenance     Community Room     Reading Nook     Gazebo     Paid Water Apartment Amenities:     Air Conditioner     Paid Gas     Cable/Satellite     Refrigerator     Gas Stov...see full details
Oakland County

Renaissance Court Townhomes - Pontiac

129 South Edith Street
Pontiac, MI - 48342
(248) 456-0580
Renaissance Court Townhomes offers 52 low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Oakland County

Pontiac Housing Commission

Pontiac Housing Commission - Pontiac

132 Franklin Boulevard
Pontiac, MI - 48341
(248)338-4551
Pontiac Housing Commission provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers 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 ...see full details
Oakland County

Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency - Pontiac

196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave.
Pontiac, MI -
248-209-2692
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Others Spanish...see full details
Oakland County

Oakland County Housing Counseling - Pontiac

250 Elizabeth Lake Road
Pontiac, MI -
248-858-5402
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Oakland County

Lighthouse Community Development - Pontiac

46156 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-920-6060-2401
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution 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 ...see full details
Oakland County

Woodcrest Commons

Woodcrest Commons - Pontiac

639 Balboa
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-334-6262
We do accept Section 8 Vouchers. Beautiful 2 bedroom townhouses. $0 deposit could move you in. Rent starting as low as $599.00. Gorgeous landscape throughout the community. Private Driveways and private basements. Maintenance free living at its best. When you see Woodcrest Commons you'll see why this is truly a place that you can relax and say, "There's no place like home."Office hours 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturday 12noon - 4:00p.m. closed on Sunday. ...see full details
Oakland County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 795 to 825 and up
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Walton Park North

Walton Park North - Pontiac

59 Sallee Lane
Pontiac, MI - 48340
248-454-8161
Walton Park North is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Walton Park North for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lancaster Village Coop 4

Lancaster Village Coop 4 - Pontiac

633 Palmer
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-373-8280
Lancaster Village Coop 4 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lancaster Village Coop 4 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lancaster Village Coop 3

Lancaster Village Coop 3 - Pontiac

1095 Herrington Ln 10
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-373-8280
Lancaster Village Coop 3 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lancaster Village Coop 3 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lancaster Village Coop 2

Lancaster Village Coop 2 - Pontiac

633 Palmer
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-373-8280
Lancaster Village Coop 2 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lancaster Village Coop 2 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lancaster Village Coop 1

Lancaster Village Coop 1 - Pontiac

633 Palmer
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-373-8280
Lancaster Village Coop 1 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lancaster Village Coop 1 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Newman Court Apartments

Newman Court Apartments - Pontiac

630 Kettering
Pontiac, MI - 48340
248-373-7298
Newman Court Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Newman Court Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Income based
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Lights
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fairmont Farms Cooperative I

Fairmont Farms Cooperative I - Pontiac

436 W Fairmont Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48340
248-338-4259
Fairmont Farms Cooperative I is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fairmont Farms Cooperative I for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Phoenix Place

Phoenix Place - Pontiac

351 Wide Track Drive Dr E
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-335-7520
Phoenix Place is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Phoenix Place for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Arborview Manor

Arborview Manor - Pontiac

121 Fiddis Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-335-4848
Arborview Manor is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Arborview Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

North Hills Farms 2

North Hills Farms 2 - Pontiac

26 Lantern Ln
Pontiac, MI - 48340
248-334-7500
North Hills Farms 2 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact North Hills Farms 2 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Oakland County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Income base
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Light Gas and Water are included
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

North Hills Farms 1

North Hills Farms 1 - Pontiac

26 Lantern Ln
Pontiac, MI - 48340
248-334-7500
North Hills Farms 1 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact North Hills Farms 1 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Spring Lake Village

Spring Lake Village - Pontiac

252 Carriage Circle
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-334-0902
Spring Lake Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Spring Lake Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Volunteers Of America Montcalm

Volunteers Of America Montcalm - Pontiac

Montcalm & Baldwin
Pontiac, MI - 48342
248-292-2095
Volunteers Of America Montcalm is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Volunteers Of America Montcalm for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Village Of Oakland Woods Senior Affordable Apartments

Village Of Oakland Woods Senior Affordable Apartments - Pontiac

420 S Opdyke Rd
Pontiac, MI - 48341
(248) 281-2020
Senior Affordable Apartments. The Village staff and residents enjoy a sense of community that revolves around our mission. We are a non-profit, faith based organization. We encourage you to compare our services to any, and all retirement locations including profit organizations. Please consider that once a new resident is welcomed, they become part of an extended family. Monthly Rates Residents of The Village of Oakland Woods receive rental subsidies from the U.S. Department of Housing and U...see full details
Oakland County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): $236
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pontiac Plains Apartments

Pontiac Plains Apartments - Pontiac

483 W Columbia Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48340
(810) 385-4463
Pontiac Plains Apartments is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pontiac Plains Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fairmont Farms Cooperative Ii - Pontiac

436 W Fairmont Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48340
(248)-338-4259
Fairmont Farms Cooperative Ii is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fairmont Farms Cooperative Ii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pontiac Townhouses Cooperative - Pontiac

174 E Pike St
Pontiac, MI - 48058
(248) 335-7148
Pontiac Townhouses Cooperative is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pontiac Townhouses Cooperative for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Walton Park Manor Cooperative 1 & 2 - Pontiac

26 Leanee Lane
Pontiac, MI - 48340
248-338-2000
Walton Park Manor Cooperative 1 & 2 is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Walton Park Manor Cooperative 1 & 2 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Oakland County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Pontiac, 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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