Gov. Whitmer Announces Construction of More Than 600 Rental Units Across Michigan, Nearly $19 Million in Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

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June 18, 2026

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Construction of More Than 600 Rental Units Across Michigan, Nearly $19 Million in Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the allocation of more than $18.9 million in federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to support the creation of 603 new affordable housing units across 13 developments in nine Michigan communities.

"Every Michigander deserves an affordable place to live," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "Today's announcement is part of our commitment to building more housing and making it easier for people to choose Michigan. These awards will help lower construction costs on over 600 new housing units across the state. I'm proud of the historic investments my administration has made in housing, including adding over 90,000 new units to our stock and helping thousands of Michiganders buy their first home through mortgage and down payment assistance programs. Let's keep working together to make Michigan the best place to live, work, and thrive."

The developments, from Detroit to Sault Ste. Marie and points in between, will serve a variety of housing needs, including permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, affordable housing for seniors, workforce housing, and new opportunities in rural, urban and Tribal communities.

"Creating affordable housing has become increasingly challenging as construction costs, financing gaps and market pressures continue to grow," said Tony Lentych, MSHDA chief housing investment officer. "These awards will help bridge those gaps, leverage additional investment and create more than 600 new homes for Michigan residents. Each development represents a partnership and a long-term investment in the strength and economic stability of its community."

The LIHTC program, which is federally funded and administered by MSHDA, is the nation's primary tool for financing the development and preservation of affordable rental housing. The program provides tax incentives on a competitive basis to developers who build or rehabilitate housing for low- and moderate-income households. These credits help reduce financing costs, making it possible to offer lower rents and maintain long-term affordability.

The following developments received LIHTC allocations:

75 Scott, Monroe - Credit Award: $1,650,000

Sponsored by Woda Cooper Development Inc. and Community Reimagined LLC, this new permanent supportive housing development will create 42 one- and two-bedroom units for households earning up to 60% of area median income (AMI). Twenty-one units will be designated as permanent supportive housing and are expected to receive rental assistance through MSHDA or the Taylor Housing Commission. The development is expected to create 63 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

848 Division, Grand Rapids - Credit Award: $1,473,661

Sponsored by Samaritas, United Methodist Community Housing and the Grand Rapids Housing Commission, this development will create 46 affordable one- and two-bedroom units for households earning up to 60% AMI. The project is expected to create 13 permanent jobs and three temporary jobs.

Alice Birney Townhomes, Detroit - Credit Award: $1,407,640

Sponsored by Wallick Development LLC, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan and Hope Village Homes LLC, this development will create 52 affordable one-, two- and three-bedroom units for households earning 30%, 50% and 60% AMI. The project is expected to create 60 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

Allegan Terrace, Allegan - Credit Award: $1,476,000

Sponsored by Woda Cooper Development Inc. and KZR Properties LLC, this development will create 44 one- and two-bedroom units for households earning 30%, 40% and 80% AMI. The project is expected to create 66 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

Archdale Senior Apartments, Detroit - Credit Award: $1,380,950

Sponsored by CHN Housing Partners and Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance, this senior housing development will create 53 one- and two-bedroom units for households earning 30%, 50% and 60% AMI. The project is expected to create 75 temporary jobs and three permanent positions.

Belleview Village, Detroit - Credit Award: $1,120,634

Sponsored by Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation and Capital Area Housing Partnership, this permanent supportive housing development will create 35 affordable units, including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Fifteen units will be designated as permanent supportive housing and supported through MSHDA rental assistance. Six additional units will receive rental assistance through the Taylor Housing Commission. The project is expected to create 113 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

GTB LIHTC #3, Traverse City - Credit Award: $1,098,242

Sponsored by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, this third phase of a larger housing initiative will create 36 affordable rental units and single-family homes. All rental units will be supported through Tribal rental assistance. The project is expected to create approximately 120 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

Newmarket Commons I, Bay City - Credit Award: $1,650,000

Sponsored by MHT Housing Inc. and the Bay City Housing Commission, this development will create 60 affordable units for households earning up to 60% AMI. All units will receive Section 8 rental assistance. The project is expected to create 75 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

Newmarket Commons II, Bay City - Credit Award: $1,650,000

The second phase of the New Market Commons initiative will add 60 affordable apartments for households earning up to 60% AMI. All units will receive Section 8 rental assistance. The project is expected to create approximately 75 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

Robin Crest, Port Huron - Credit Award: $1,611,000

Sponsored by Woda Cooper Development Inc. and Union Properties Construction LLC, this permanent supportive housing development will create 48 one- and two-bedroom units for households earning 30%, 60% and 70% AMI. Twenty-four units will be designated as permanent supportive housing and supported through rental assistance. The project is expected to create 72 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

Sault Tribe Housing Authority PSH, Sault Ste. Marie - Credit Award: $1,373,195

Sponsored by the Housing Authority of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, this development will create 36 permanent supportive housing units for households earning up to 30% AMI. All units are expected to receive rental assistance through MSHDA. The project is expected to create at least 120 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

Sunset Grove at South Haven, South Haven Township - Credit Award: $1,369,652

Sponsored by Samaritas, Senior Services of Van Buren County and Pinnacle Ventures LLC, this development will create 42 affordable senior housing units serving households earning between 20% and 80% AMI. The project is expected to create temporary and permanent jobs while expanding housing options for older adults.

Vision, Grand Rapids - Credit Award: $1,647,490

Sponsored by Pivotal Development LLC and the Grand Rapids Housing Commission, this senior housing development will create 49 affordable units for households earning between 50% and 80% AMI. Thirty-eight units will receive rental assistance. The project is expected to create approximately 125 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.

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