Gowen, MI Low Income Housing

Gowen, MI Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Gowen, MI

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Gowen, 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 Gowen, 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 Gowen, Michigan - Kent County

Studio Apartments $1,101
One Bedroom Apartments $1,326
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,726
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,928

List of Low Income Housing in or near Gowen, MI

Rivers Edge - Greenville

718 N Hillcrest
Greenville, MI - 48838
864-239-1000
Kent County
Listing Location: 4.75 miles from Gowen

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Friendship Hse E Chase Ridge - Greenville

1210 W Chase Rd
Greenville, MI - 48838
616-754-7179
Kent County
Listing Location: 4.78 miles from Gowen

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Greenville Housing Commission - Greenville

308 E Oak Street
Greenville, MI - 48838
(616)754-7179
Kent County
Listing Location: 5.93 miles from Gowen


Pine Knoll Senior Apartments - Greenville

700 E. Fairplains Ave.
Greenville, MI - 48838
(616) 754-8715
Kent County
Listing Location: 6.37 miles from Gowen


Hidden Pines - Greenville

1115 S Cedar
Greenville, MI - 48838
616-754-9605
Kent County
Listing Location: 6.49 miles from Gowen

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Greenbriar Apartments - Greenville

1109 Wellington Court
Greenville, MI - 48838
616-754-7628
Kent County
Listing Location: 6.99 miles from Gowen

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brentwood Ii - Belding

1200 Brentwood St
Belding, MI - 48809
616-794-1050
Kent County
Listing Location: 10.80 miles from Gowen

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brentwood Apartments - Belding

1129 Brentwood
Belding, MI - 48809
616-794-0470
Kent County
Listing Location: 10.81 miles from Gowen

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sunshine Canyon - Stanton

650 W Main St
Stanton, MI - 48888
989-831-5455
Kent County
Listing Location: 10.94 miles from Gowen

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Belding Housing Commission - Belding

41 Belhaven Street
Belding, MI - 48809
(616) 794-1740
Kent County
Listing Location: 11.10 miles from Gowen


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Gowen, 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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