SAULT STE. MARIE – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced the allocation of more than $18.9 million in federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to support the creation of 603 new affordable housing units across 13 developments in nine Michigan communities, including one in Sault Ste. Marie.

“Every Michigander deserves an affordable place to live,” said Whitmer. “Today’s announcement is part of our commitment to building more housing and making it easier for people to choose Michigan. These awards will help lower construction costs on over 600 new housing units across the state. I’m proud of the historic investments my administration has made in housing, including adding over 90,000 new units to our stock and helping thousands of Michiganders buy their first home through mortgage and down payment assistance programs. Let’s keep working together to make Michigan the best place to live, work, and thrive.” 

The following Sault-area development received LIHTC allocations: 

Sault Tribe Housing Authority PSH, Sault Ste. Marie – Credit Award: $1,373,195 Sponsored by the Housing Authority of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, this development will create 36 permanent supportive housing units for households earning up to 30% AMI. All units are expected to receive rental assistance through MSHDA. The project is expected to create at least 120 temporary jobs and two permanent positions.