Alpena Housing Commission Public Housing Waiting List

The Alpena Housing Commission is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.


This Housing Commission has four communities available for public housing, located throughout Alpena:


James C. Copping is a 48 unit community with 1-4 bedrooms for families and elderly/disabled individuals.
Herbert Kurrasch Apartments is a 24 unit family community with 3-5 bedrooms.
Riverview Apartments is a 72 unit community dedicated to elderly/disabled individuals.
Albert C. Fowler Apartments is a 51 unit senior/disabled community with 50 one bedrooms and 1 two bedroom.


To apply for public housing you can visit the City website to print and complete the application http://www.alpena.mi.us/housing%20commission/HousingApplication12012009.pdf, you can also have one mailed to you by calling 1-989-354-3567, during normal office hours, or by stopping by their office to pick one up, they are located at 2340 S. Fourth Ave., Alpena, MI 49707, during normal office hours.


Once you have completed the application, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the above address. Be sure your application is completely filled out or it will be returned. Also, be sure to include copies of birth certificates, social security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for all adult household members, when returning your application.


This Housing Commission lists the following preferences that may improve your spot on the waiting list as: homeless, victims of domestic violence, in forclosure, and local residents.



For more information the Housing Commission can be reached by calling 1-989-354-3567, during normal office hours.