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Battle Creek Housing Commission

250 Champion St, Battle Creek, MI, 49037 · ~1,116 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Battle Creek, MI (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Battle Creek Housing Commission served 797 households across 966 units (83% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $16,498, and pays an average of $396 per month toward rent.

Households served
797 of 966 units
Avg. household income
$16,498
Avg. rent paid by household
$396
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
34%
Head of household 62+
36%
Head of household with a disability
54%
Avg. wait to move in
75 months

Unit mix: 59% 1-bedroom, 15% 2-bedroom, 24% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 55 (Troubled).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
BATTLE CREEK TURNKEY IIIBattle Creek55 TroubledNSPIREJul 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Battle Creek Housing Commission directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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