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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Pontiac, MI

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Oakland County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Pontiac, MI.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Oakland County, MI$95,900Very Low Income (50%)$33,600$38,400$43,200$47,950$51,800
Extremely Low Income (30%)$20,150$23,000$25,900$31,200$36,580
Low Income (80%) $53,700$61,400$69,050$76,700$82,850

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Pontiac, MI

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Pontiac, MI. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Pontiac, MI Oakland County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$920Estimated $276.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1019Estimated $305.70 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1291Estimated $387.30 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1595Estimated $478.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Pontiac, MI

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Beacon Housing I

180 J Hubbard Ln
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 38

Lighthouse Path Teen Transitions

285 Whittemore St
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 10

Renaissance Court

129 S Edith St
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 52

North Hills Farms

17 Lantern Ln
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Total Apartment Units: 525
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 525
1 Bedroom apartments 244
2 Bedroom apartments 125
Years In Service Since: 1991

Woodlake Hills I

1301 Woodlake Ln
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
1 Bedroom apartments 12
2 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 1991

Woodlake Hills Ii

1301 Woodlake Ln
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72
2 Bedroom apartments 72
Years In Service Since: 1992

Colonial Meadows

1289 E Walton Blvd
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Total Apartment Units: 81
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 81
1 Bedroom apartments 51
2 Bedroom apartments 30
Years In Service Since: 1993

The Crossing At Auburn Hills I

601 Seville Blvd
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 88
Years In Service Since: 1999

The Crossing At Auburn Hills Ii

201 Kent
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 1999

Baldwin Villas

99 Warwick Dr
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Total Apartment Units: 65
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 65
3 Bedroom apartments 33
4 Bedroom apartments 32
Years In Service Since: 2001

West Manor

245 S Paddock St
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
1 Bedroom apartments 25
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2002

Sanford Arms

100 Fiddis Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 161
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 161
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 117
3 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 2002

Francis Street Projects

51 S Francis Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES

Elmhaven Manor

600 W Walton Blvd
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Total Apartment Units: 138
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 138
1 Bedroom apartments 76
2 Bedroom apartments 62
Years In Service Since: 2004
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Village Of Oakland Woods

420 S Opdyke Rd
Pontiac, MI - 48341
Total Apartment Units: 66
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 66
2 Bedroom apartments 66
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Village Of Oakland Woods Ii

420 S Opdyke Road
Pontiac, MI - 48341
Total Apartment Units: 66
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 66
2 Bedroom apartments 65
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Venture Pontiac Homes I

73 Poplar Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 10
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 10
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES

Crystal Lake Apartments (pontiac)

880 Golf Dr
Pontiac, MI - 48341
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 108
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Phoenix Place Apartments

47251 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 201
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 201
1 Bedroom apartments 201
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

American House Oakland

1915 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
1 Bedroom apartments 120
2 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Spring Lake Village

252 Carriage Cir Dr
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 250
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 250
1 Bedroom apartments 64
2 Bedroom apartments 161
3 Bedroom apartments 25
Years In Service Since: 2011

Palmer Pointe Townhomes

580 Palmer Dr
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 17
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Unity Park Rentals


Pontiac, MI - 48343
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Unity Park Rentals Iii

176 S. Paddock
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 1
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Unity Park Rentals Ii

333 Auburn Avenue
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 12
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 12
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 5
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2017
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Newman Court Apartments

630 Kettering
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 172
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 172
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 82
3 Bedroom apartments 54
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Unity Park Rentals Iv

333 Auburn Avenue
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
1 Bedroom apartments 2
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 4
4 Bedroom apartments 3
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Pontiac, MI

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Oakland County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

The Hamilton

5 Carter Street
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Phone: 614-396-3200
Total Apartment Units: 35
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Pontiac Village Estates Co-op Senior Apartments

1200 Colony Ln
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Phone: 248-276-8939
Total Apartment Units: 77
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Mcdonald Senior Apartments

370 Baldwin Avenue
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Phone: 248-292-2095
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Pontiac Plains Apartments

483 W Columbia Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Phone: 810-385-4463
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Walton Park Manor Cooperative 1 & 2

26 Leanee Lane
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Phone: 248-338-2000
Total Apartment Units: 179
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Walton Park North

59 Sallee Lane
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Phone: 248-454-8161
Total Apartment Units: 38
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Spring Lake Village

252 Carriage Circle
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Phone: 248-334-0902
Total Apartment Units: 250
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Arborview Manor

121 Fiddis Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Phone: 248-335-4848
Total Apartment Units: 161
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Village Of Oakland Woods

420 S Opdyke Rd
Pontiac, MI - 48341
Phone: 248-334-4379
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Pontiac Townhouses Cooperative

174 E Pike St
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Phone: 248 335-7148
Total Apartment Units: 65
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Phoenix Place

47251 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Phone: 248-335-7520
Total Apartment Units: 280
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

North Hills Farms 1

74 Cherry Hill Dr
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Phone: 248-334-7500
Total Apartment Units: 200
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

North Hills Farms 2

74 Cherry Hill Dr
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Phone: 248-334-7500
Total Apartment Units: 325
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Newman Court Apartments

630 Kettering
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Phone: 248-208-0573
Total Apartment Units: 172
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lancaster Village Coop 1

633 Palmer
Pontiac, MI - 48342
Phone: 248-373-8280
Total Apartment Units: 287
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Fairmont Farms Cooperative I

436 W Fairmont Ave
Pontiac, MI - 48340
Phone: 248-338-4249
Total Apartment Units: 112
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in MI?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.