Battle Creek Turnkey III — Income-Restricted Housing in Battle Creek, MI 49014

11 High St, Battle Creek, MI 49014

Tax creditPublic housing

15 units · 1–3 BR

Housing authority: (269) 965-0591Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Battle Creek Housing Commission. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (269) 965-0591.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1993
Bedrooms (estimated)
16 1 bedroom · 36 2 bedrooms · 20 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$682/mo

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Rents and income limits in 49014

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,300/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$52,000/yr
Renters in 49014 paying 30% or more of income on rent
38%

Income limits (2026)

Battle Creek, MI area · median family income $80,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$17,600$29,300$46,850
2$21,640$33,450$53,550
3$27,320$37,650$60,250
4$33,000$41,800$66,900
5$38,680$45,150$72,300
6$44,360$48,500$77,650
7$50,040$51,850$83,000
8$55,200$55,200$88,350

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size49014Wider area
Studio$910$863
1 bedroom$1,090$1,032
2 bedrooms$1,300$1,233
3 bedrooms$1,550$1,469
4 bedrooms$1,740$1,653

Wider area = Battle Creek, MI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $1,160 (49037) to $1,260 (49015).

Census figures for 49014 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,021. Median household income $69,009. 27% of homes are rented. 38% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 19% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 49014's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 49014

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Battle Creek Turnkey III?

Apply through Battle Creek Housing Commission, which runs Battle Creek Turnkey III. Call (269) 965-0591. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Battle Creek Turnkey III Section 8 housing?

Battle Creek Turnkey III is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Battle Creek Turnkey III?

Public records list 15 units at Battle Creek Turnkey III in Battle Creek, MI 49014. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Battle Creek Turnkey III?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 49014 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Battle Creek Turnkey III?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Battle Creek Turnkey III in Battle Creek, MI 49014. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Battle Creek, MI 49014?

Most income-restricted buildings in Battle Creek, MI 49014 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $29,300, and $41,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($46,850 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Battle Creek, MI 49014?

For many programs in Battle Creek, MI 49014, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $29,300 a year for 1 person and $41,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $46,850 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Battle Creek, MI 49014?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Battle Creek, MI 49014, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Battle Creek, MI 49014 is $1,300 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Battle Creek Turnkey III take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Battle Creek Turnkey III has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Battle Creek, MI 49014 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Battle Creek Turnkey III.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.