Affordable housing complex set to open in November
MARQUETTE–The new Grandview Marquette Apartments, offering affordable rental housing for working families in the downtown, is set to open for occupancy by mid-November and applications for leases are currently being accepted. The former Holy Family Orphanage, located at 600 Altamont Street in Marquette, will offer 56 units of rental housing, ideally located near the services and employment opportunities in Marquette’s growing downtown. The Grandview expects to open its doors on about November 15.
The Grandview will offer 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments. Rents for a one-bedroom apartment range from $301 to $642 per month, depending on household income. Two-bedroom units rent from $356 to $766 per month, and three-bedroom rents range from $406 to $879 per month. Rents include heat, central air conditioning, water/sewer, water heating, and trash collection. Only household electric service is not included in the rent. Tenants will have the option of purchasing cable TV, phone and internet services and rental of additional storage areas. Household income limits for residents vary by family size. A single tenant may have an income of up to $25,500, or a two-person household may earn up to $29,100. Families of 4 or 5 may have incomes of $36,360 and $39,300 respectively.
“We are pleased to be able to offer this affordable housing option in downtown Marquette,” said Amy Lerlie, Executive Director of Community Action Alger Marquette (CAAM). “The fact that we are able to include the cost ofutilities in the rents means that we can ensure that a home at the Grandview will be affordable for decades to come. We know that there are a lot of persons working in the downtown area with incomes in the range of $12-17 per hour that will be able to take advantage of an opportunity for affordable family housing in downtown Marquette.”
The Grandview Marquette is being developed through a unique partnership between CAAM and Home Renewal Systems of Farmington Hills. After restoration work extending over 15 months, construction is nearing completion. “We’re pleased to take part in this effort, and we can’t wait for the community to see the finished product,” said Ms. Lerlie.
CAAM is leading the marketing and leasing efforts for the property, and will lead the day-to-day operations once opened. Applications are currently being accepted. For information on leasing an apartment at the Grandview, call Community Action Alger Marquette at 906-228-6522.