The Housing Choice Voucher Program targets applicants that have an income at or below 30% Area Median Income (AMI) which is:
| COUNTY | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person |
| Antrim | $18,150.00 | $20,750.00 | $25,820.00 | $31,200.00 | $36,580.00 |
| Benzie | $19,000.00 | $21,700.00 | $25,820.00 | $31,200.00 | $36,580.00 |
| Grand Traverse | $20,800.00 | $23,750.00 | $26,700.00 | $31,200.00 | $36,580.00 |
| Leelanau | $21,600.00 | $24,650.00 | $27,750.00 | $31,200.00 | $36,580.00 |
| Wexford | $16,750.00 | $20,440.00 | $25,820.00 | $31,200.00 | $36,580.00 |
| Kalkaska | $16,750.00 | $20,440.00 | $25,820.00 | $31,200.00 | $36,580.00 |
Applications may be obtained by clicking here
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is a federally funded (HUD) program which provides assistance to help eligible individuals and families pay their rent. If you qualify and are accepted as a participant in the HCV program, the amount you pay for the rent and utilities may vary but will generally not exceed 40 percent of your household income.
The Traverse City Housing Commission (TCHC) has adopted preferences for families with children, elderly, and disabled individuals and who also live, work or have been hired to work within the TCHC service area.
1. If I have submitted my application, when can I expect to her from TCHC?
All applicants will receive a letter from TCHC in January 2025 confirming their application was received and what their position is on the waitlist. Please do not contact TCHC about this letter. It will take a few months to input all the applications, and you will hear from us as soon as we have completed that process.
2. How will I be notified when my name has reached the top of the list?
An applicant will be notified by U.S Mail when they have reached the top of the list. TCHC never uses phone calls, texts, or emails to contact applicants. It is realty important that we always have a current address on file to reach you at, or you may risk not receiving the top list letter when it is your time. Address changes are the applicant's responsibility and must be submitted in writing. It may take several years before an applicant receives a top list letter.
3. If I receive a top list letter, what is the next step?
The next step is to see if you qualify for the Voucher by going through an intake process. Your top list letter will give you details regarding that when you receive it.
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This program is only for individuals under 62 years of age that currently live in a nursing facility due to long term medical care and lost their housing while in the nursing facility.
To learn more about this program and to see if you qualify, please read this document.
150 Pine Street
Traverse City , MI 49684
Phone: (231) 922-4915
Fax: (231) 922-2893
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: By appointment only
