Big Rapids Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Big Rapids, Michigan.

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Open Until Further Notice: Big Rapids Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List

The Big Rapids Housing Commission (BRHC)  is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.The BRHC offers two Public Housing communities with 287 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.There are two ways to apply: 

  1. Visit the BRHC to pick up a pre-application, located at 9 Parkview Village, Big Rapids, MI 49307, from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm EDT, Monday-Friday.
  2. Download the online pre-application here, then print and complete.
Once thepre- application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday.Be sure to include copies of these documents with your application: Birth certificates, Social Security Cards, proof of all income, and photo IDs for all adult household members.The BRHC has listed the following preferences: Elderly, and disabled.For more information, call the BRHC office at (231) 796-8689 from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday

About The Agency

Big Rapids Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 287 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

9 Parkview Village, Big Rapids, MI

Visit Website(231) 796-8689

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Big Rapids Housing Commission?

Big Rapids Housing Commission serves 284 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 284 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Big Rapids Housing Commission?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 55 percent of households served by Big Rapids Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 82 percent of Big Rapids Housing Commission households.

How many Big Rapids Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 82 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Big Rapids Housing Commission.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Big Rapids Housing Commission?

There are 207 female-headed renter households living in Big Rapids Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Big Rapids Housing Commission.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Big Rapids Housing Commission renters?

Black 9
White 270
Hispanic 3

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Big Rapids Housing Commission?

There are 122 households headed by seniors served by the Big Rapids Housing Commission. Senior households are 43% of households in Big Rapids Housing Commission housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Big Rapids Housing Commission housing?

There are 82 persons with disabilities living in Big Rapids Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the Big Rapids Housing Commission.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Big Rapids Housing Commission?

The Big Rapids Housing Commission is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Big Rapids Housing Commission

Nisbett - Fairman Residences

100 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Parkview Village

609 Adams St, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307

Evergreen Village

1 Parkview Vlg, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307