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Flint Housing Commission

3820 Richfield Rd, Flint, MI, 48506 · ~1,684 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Flint, 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

Flint Housing Commission served 1,189 households across 1,686 units (71% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $14,699, and pays an average of $328 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,189 of 1,686 units
Avg. household income
$14,699
Avg. rent paid by household
$328
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
32%
Head of household 62+
21%
Head of household with a disability
48%
Avg. wait to move in
40 months

Unit mix: 47% 1-bedroom, 22% 2-bedroom, 30% 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 5 developments with an average score of 61 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
RICHERT MANORFlint83 StandardNSPIREJan 2026
KENNETH M. SIMMONS SQUAREFlint82 StandardNSPIREJan 2024
RIVER PARKFlint59 TroubledNSPIREJan 2026
SCATTERED HOUSINGFlint46 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025
ATHERTON EASTFlint33 TroubledUPCSOct 2021

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 Flint 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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