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Battle Creek Housing Commission

Name: Battle Creek Housing Commission
Address: 250 Champion St, Battle Creek, MI, 49037, US
Telephone: 2699650591

250 Champion St, Battle Creek, MI, 49037

Information verified May 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 13 hr ago

About This Property

Battle Creek Housing Commission operates 1,139 public housing units across Battle Creek, MI in Calhoun County. The public housing waitlist is currently closed, while the Section 8 waitlist remains open for applicants. The authority provides affordable rental options through its portfolio of residential properties.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: In-person, Mail

Programs include Elderly Housing (50+ years old), Single Individual with Disability Housing (18+ with disability), Family Housing, and a Homeownership Program (working families with children, minimum income $18,000/year, option to purchase after renting). Applications can be picked up/dropped off Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; incomplete applications will not be processed.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Battle Creek Section 8 waiting list is currently closed. The Housing Commission will not be opening the Section 8 waiting list in 2026 due to a sufficient number of applicants from previous openings. Only one pre-application per household is accepted; applicants are selected via a computerized lottery system.

Last verified February 18, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1139

Fair Market Rent - Calhoun County, MI

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$745
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedroom	$1,038
3 Bedroom	$1,291
4 Bedroom	$1,488

Income Limits - Calhoun County, MI

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $13,550
Very Low (50%): $22,600
Low (80%): $36,150

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $25,800
Low (80%): $41,300

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $29,050
Low (80%): $46,450

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $32,250
Low (80%): $51,600

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $34,850
Low (80%): $55,750

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $37,450
Low (80%): $59,900

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,000
Very Low (50%): $40,000
Low (80%): $64,000

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $42,600
Very Low (50%): $42,600
Low (80%): $68,150

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$13,550	$22,600	$36,150
2 Persons	$17,420	$25,800	$41,300
3 Persons	$21,960	$29,050	$46,450
4 Persons	$26,500	$32,250	$51,600
5 Persons	$31,040	$34,850	$55,750
6 Persons	$35,580	$37,450	$59,900
7 Persons	$40,000	$40,000	$64,000
8 Persons	$42,600	$42,600	$68,150

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Battle Creek, MI?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Calhoun County, MI is: $745 (Studio), $854 (1BR), $1038 (2BR), $1291 (3BR), $1488 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Battle Creek Housing Commission is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Battle Creek Housing Commission have?+

Battle Creek Housing Commission has a total of 1139 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Battle Creek Housing Commission?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Calhoun County, MI?+

For a 4-person household in Calhoun County, MI, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $32,250, Low Income (80% AMI): $51,600. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Battle Creek Housing Commission?+

Battle Creek Housing Commission is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 2699650591, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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