Scattered Sites V — Income-Restricted Housing in Saginaw, MI 48601
615 Bradley St, Saginaw, MI 48601
81 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Saginaw Housing Commission
- Residents waited about 9 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Housing authority: (989) 755-8183Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Saginaw Housing Commission. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (989) 755-8183.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 5 1 bedroom · 37 2 bedrooms · 39 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $476/mo
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Pinewood Manor
2715 S Jefferson Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
0.8 mi away
89 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Saginaw Housing Commission
- Residents waited about 8 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Brookwood Park
1 Brookwood Ln S, Saginaw, MI 48601
2 mi away
60 units · 3–4+ BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 48601
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,110/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $44,400/yr
- Renters in 48601 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 61%
Income limits (2026)
Saginaw, MI area · median family income $83,200. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely 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.
| Size | 48601 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $795 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $893 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,110 | $1,141 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,466 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,500 |
Wider area = Saginaw, MI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 11 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (48734) to $1,260 (48604).
Census figures for 48601 (2020–2024 average): median rent $856. Median household income $38,900. 33% of homes are rented. 61% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 45% 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 48601's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 48601Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Scattered Sites V?
Apply through Saginaw Housing Commission, which runs Scattered Sites V. Call (989) 755-8183. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Scattered Sites V Section 8 housing?
Scattered Sites V 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 Scattered Sites V?
Public records list 81 units at Scattered Sites V in Saginaw, MI 48601. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Scattered Sites V?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 48601 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 Scattered Sites V?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Scattered Sites V in Saginaw, MI 48601. 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 Saginaw, MI 48601?
Most income-restricted buildings in Saginaw, MI 48601 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 Saginaw, MI 48601?
For many programs in Saginaw, MI 48601, 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 Saginaw, MI 48601?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Saginaw, MI 48601, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Saginaw, MI 48601 is $1,110 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 Scattered Sites V take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Scattered Sites V has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Saginaw, MI 48601 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Scattered Sites V.
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.