Allendale, MI Low Income Housing

Allendale, MI Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Allendale, MI

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Allendale, 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 Allendale, 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 Allendale, Michigan - Ottawa County

Studio Apartments $1,016
One Bedroom Apartments $1,148
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,532
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,588

List of Low Income Housing in or near Allendale, MI

River Village - Coopersville

162 River St
Coopersville, MI - 49404
(616) 837-0699
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 5.74 miles from Allendale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Walker Meadow Retirement Community - Walker

1101 Wilson Ave Nw
Walker, MI - 49504
616 735-9672
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 8.97 miles from Allendale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Riverbend - Jenison

7663 Riverbend Dr
Jenison, MI - 49428
616-457-1920
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 9.64 miles from Allendale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Coventry Woods - Walker

3550 Remembrance Rd
Walker, MI - 49504
616 791-2122
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 10.08 miles from Allendale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fairlane Meadows Cooperative - Grandville

3471 Fairmeadow Dr Sw
Grandville, MI - 49418
616 530-9257
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 10.45 miles from Allendale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Marsh Ridge Apartments - Low Income - Grand Rapids

470 Marsh Ridge Drive
Grand Rapids, MI - 49504
(616) 453-1122
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 10.84 miles from Allendale


Grand Heritage Manor - Grandville

4300 Parkview Dr Sw
Grandville, MI - 49418
(616) 534-6596
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 11.14 miles from Allendale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Haven Huis - Zeeland

100 Madison Ct
Zeeland, MI - 49464
1-616-772-9562
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 11.29 miles from Allendale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Grandview Apartments - Grand Rapids

1925 Bridge St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI - 49504
616 453-8723
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 12.04 miles from Allendale

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Falcon Woods - Low Income Apartments - Holland

12049 Falcon Ln.
Holland, MI - 49424
(616) 738-8724
Ottawa County
Listing Location: 12.33 miles from Allendale


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Allendale, 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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