Wyoming Housing Commission

2450 36th Street SW, Wyoming, MI, 49519
(616) 534-5471



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About Wyoming Housing Commission

The Wyoming Housing Commission (WHC) owns 195 public housing units. They are located at Westwood Apartments, Waldon Woods and at several other locations throughout Wyoming. Individuals and families pay rent based upon their income directly to the WHC.

The WHC administers approximately 1,100 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section-8) within Kent County and part of Ottawa County. The families and individuals who receive the vouchers pay a portion of their income for rent and the WHC pays the remainder (up to the limits set by HUD (Housing and Urban Development)) directly to the landlords each month.

The Housing Commission board meets every third Tuesday (except April and July) at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Westwood Apartments, 2450 36th St. S.W. The board members consist of Gerald Snyder, Board Chair; Barb VanDuren, Vice-Chair; Donald Dykstra; and Ron Dressander.

Additional Information

The Wyoming Housing Commission, Wyoming, MI has two federally-funded housing programs: Section 8 (voucher/landlord-based) and Public Housing (based on income). The waiting lists for both of these housing programs have closed for applying and will not reopen for many years. The housing application process is now an online random lottery process. When they reopen either or both of the waiting lists, it will be advertised through the various social service agencies as well as the City of Wyoming City Hall, Wyoming, MI website at https://www.wyomingmi.gov/About-Wyoming/City-Departments/Housing-Commission



Mission Statement

The mission of the Wyoming Housing Commission is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

Program Summary for Wyoming Housing Commission

Wyoming Housing Commission is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Wyoming Housing Commission manages several funded programs and has a total of 196 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Wyoming Housing Commission administered a total of 1,122 Section 8 Vouchers. Wyoming Housing Commission currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Wyoming Housing Commission is located at 2450 36th Street SW, Wyoming, MI, 49519 and serves the city of Wyoming. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Wyoming Housing Commission at, (616) 534-5471 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Wyoming Housing Commission compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,122
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 196
Waiting list for the Wyoming Housing Commission is currently Closed


2022 Income Limits for Kent County, MI

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Kent County, MI:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $28,100
  • $32,100
  • $36,100
  • $40,100
  • $43,350
  • $46,550
  • $49,750
  • $52,950
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,850
  • $19,250
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $44,950
  • $51,350
  • $57,750
  • $64,150
  • $69,300
  • $74,450
  • $79,550
  • $84,700

2017 Fair Market Rents for Kent County, MI

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Kent County, MI:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$549 $668 $823 $1158 $1308



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Grand Rapids Housing Commission Grand Rapids Housing Commission Grand Rapids MI 3,206 424 Open 5.18 Miles Contact
Kent County Housing Commission Kent County Housing Commission Grand Rapids MI 481 N/A Open 5.4 Miles Contact
Rockford Housing Commission Rockford Housing Commission Rockford MI 359 30 Open 17.31 Miles Contact
Middleville Housing Commission Middleville Housing Commission Middleville MI N/A N/A Open 18.52 Miles Contact
Saranac Housing Commission Saranac Housing Commission Saranac MI 3,242 331 Open 25.79 Miles Contact
Belding Housing Commission Belding Housing Commission Belding MI N/A N/A Open 28.29 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Wyoming Housing Commission Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
196
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Kent County Quick Facts

Population: 629,237
Persons Per Household: 2.61
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 24.4%
Homeownership Rate: 70.1%
Housing Units: 247,278
Yearly Income Per Person: $25,889
Median Household Income: $51,667