Grand Rapids Housing Commission
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Affordable Housing for Older and Disabled Adults

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) operates five attractive, conveniently located housing developments specifically designed to serve older and disabled adults. In general, these retirement communities are open to income-eligible seniors ages 62 and older. Our Leonard Terrace, Mount Mercy and Sheldon Apartments developments also offer rent-subsidized units to income-eligible disabled residents who are at least 55 years of age; income-eligible seniors ages 55-61 who are not disabled pay a flat rent based on market rates rather than household income.

Mount Mercy Apartments

FOR A LIMITED TIME— FIRST MONTH RENT FREE!

Rent an attractive, affordable one-bedroom apartment at Adams Park, Leonard Terrace,
Mount Mercy or
Ransom Tower and your first month is RENT FREE!
Offer available to
new tenants only!
Retirement Apartment Features and Amenities
All GRHC retirement communities offer:
  • Barrier-free building access, elevators
  • Affordable rent that includes utilities
  • Free parking
  • Security cameras in public areas
  • Entrance intercom system
  • Major appliances furnished
  • Laundry facilities
  • On-site food pantry
  • Cable TV available
  • Full-time on-site housing management staff
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance service
  • Small pets allowed
  • Professionally maintained grounds
  • Community room, scheduled social events and activities
  • Conveniently located near shopping and transportation
Additional features are listed next to each development below. Call to schedule your personalized tour... or click on Application to get an easy-to-use form that's the first step toward renting a comfortable, affordable retirement apartment. To get a Spanish-language form, click Aplicación.

ADAMS PARK APARTMENTS
1440 Fuller Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
616/235-2865

188 units
Serving ages 62 and older, and disabled adults
Special features and amenities:
  • Free van service
  • Exercise room
  • Barrier-free units available
  • On-site health care services available to eligible residents
  • Full-time Resident Services Specialist available to help tenants access needed community resources
Leonard Terrace Apartments
LEONARD TERRACE APARTMENTS
1315 Leonard Street NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
616/235-2890

125 units
Serving ages 55 and older—must be 62 or older, or disabled to receive federal rental subsidy
Special features and amenities:
  • Resident Services assistant available to help tenants access needed community resources
  • On-site hair salon
  • Exercise classes
  • Adjacent to shopping center, supermarket, bank, bus stop
MOUNT MERCY APARTMENTS
1425/1511 Bridge St. NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan
616/235-2843

180 units
Serving ages 55 and older—must be 62 or older, or disabled to receive federal rental subsidy
Mount Mercy Apartments
Special features and amenities:
  • Set on 30 beautiful, park-like acres
  • Barrier-free units available
  • On-site craft room, library
  • Exercise classes
  • Full-time Resident Services Specialist available to help tenants access needed community resources
Ransom Tower Apartments
RANSOM TOWER APARTMENTS
50 Ransom Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
616/235-2881

153 units
Serving ages 62 and older
Special features and amenities:
  • Barrier-free units available
  • Many units offer balcony with wonderful city view
  • Computer lab, free computer training
  • Exercise classes
  • Near downtown cultural attractions
  • Full-time Resident Services Specialist available to help tenants access needed community resources
SHELDON APARTMENTS
1010 Sheldon Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan
616/235-2860

45 units
Serving ages 55 and older— must be 62 or older, or disabled to receive
federal rental subsidy
Sheldon Apartments
Special features and amenities:
  • Barrier-free units available
  • Central air available
  • Cottage-style units available
  • Full-time Resident Services Manager available to help tenants access needed community resources