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Chestnut Twr Parkside

Name: Chestnut Twr Parkside
Address: 420 E Railroad St Apt 25, Dowagiac, MI, 49047, US
Telephone: 2697823786

420 E Railroad St Apt 25, Dowagiac, MI, 49047

Information verified July 7, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily

About This Property

Chestnut Twr Parkside is a public housing development in Dowagiac, MI that contains 2 units. Both units are accessible. This property serves residents in Cass County.

Waitlist Information

Waitlist managed by Dowagiac Housing Commission

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

The waiting list is currently open for families and senior/disabled individuals. Preferences are given to applicants who are employed, live and/or work in Cass County, are elderly, or are disabled. Declining two invitations will result in the application being purged from the waitlist. Applications can be picked up in-person at 100 Chestnut Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047; requested by phone at (269) 782-3786; or downloaded, completed, and then mailed or hand-delivered to the same address.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

MSHDA's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waitlists in Michigan, which likely include Dowagiac Housing Commission, closed to new additions starting July 1, 2024.

Last verified July 1, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 7, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Accessible Units

Fair Market Rent - Cass County, MI

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$708
1 Bedroom	$798
2 Bedroom	$905
3 Bedroom	$1,187
4 Bedroom	$1,410

Income Limits - Cass County, MI

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,350
Very Low (50%): $23,900
Low (80%): $38,200

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $27,300
Low (80%): $43,650

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $30,700
Low (80%): $49,100

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $34,100
Low (80%): $54,550

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $36,850
Low (80%): $58,950

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $39,600
Low (80%): $63,300

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $42,300
Low (80%): $67,650

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $45,050
Low (80%): $72,050

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$14,350	$23,900	$38,200
2 Persons	$17,420	$27,300	$43,650
3 Persons	$21,960	$30,700	$49,100
4 Persons	$26,500	$34,100	$54,550
5 Persons	$31,040	$36,850	$58,950
6 Persons	$35,580	$39,600	$63,300
7 Persons	$40,120	$42,300	$67,650
8 Persons	$44,660	$45,050	$72,050

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Dowagiac, MI?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Cass County, MI is: $708 (Studio), $798 (1BR), $905 (2BR), $1187 (3BR), $1410 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Chestnut Twr Parkside is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Chestnut Twr Parkside have?+

Chestnut Twr Parkside has a total of 2 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Chestnut Twr Parkside?+

Chestnut Twr Parkside is a Public Housing property. To apply, you can start by calling 2697823786, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Cass County, MI?+

For a 4-person household in Cass County, MI, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $34,100, Low Income (80% AMI): $54,550. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Chestnut Twr Parkside?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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