Now Accepting Pre-Applications
We are excited to annouce that our two new affordable housing developments located in Southwest Grand Rapids are nearing completion. As part of the Plaza Roosevelt development, Avenida Brillante (Bright Avenue) located at 652 Grandville Avenue and Suroeste Brillante (Bright Southwest) located at 347 Franklin Street will bring 50 apartments (two- and three-bedrooms) to our community. The housing will be opening for residency in January of 2021.
How To Apply:
All household members over the age of 18 need to fill out, sign, and return a pre-application in order to be considered. All pre-applications returned by the 5:00pm on the December 7th deadline* will be placed in a random drawing to determine the order for initial consideration and processing. Thereafter, any pre-applications will be added in chronological order of receipt and processed upon availability. (*Dwelling Place reserves the right to extend the deadline)
Complete and submit pre-application to Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids by:
mail: 101 Sheldon Blvd, Ste. 2, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
fax: (616) 454-5249
email: PlazaRoosevelt@dwellingplacegr.org
Note that due to the COVID meeting restrictions, the Dwelling Place Main Office is closed for in-person contact for the safety and health of you and your family as well as for our staff and the community!
If you have questions or would like to receive translated materials, please call (616) 278-1149 or email PlazaRoosevelt@dwellingplacegr.org.
Suroeste Brillante (Bright Southwest)
Avenida Brillante (Bright Avenue)
Rental Information for Both Properties
Rental Amounts:
Two-Bedroom Apartments
Rent: $609/month for households up to 40% AMI
Rent: $970/month for households up to 80% AMI
Three-Bedroom Apartments
Rent: $699/month for households up to 40% AMI
Rent: $1,116/month for households up to 80% AMI
Resident pays gas & electric utilities
Income Qualifications:
Houlsehold income and assets must be verified for all households members
Minimum income of atleast two-times the monthly rent (exception for applicants with housing vouchers)
Maximum Area Median Income (AMI) limits do apply. Limits listed here
Residence & Community Features
- washer & dryer in each apartment
- ENERGY STAR appliances including dishwasher & microwave
- community gathering space
- garage parking w/elevator access
- smoke-free community
- air conditioning & master bedroom ceiling fan
- plaza greenspace
- access to bus lines #10 and #16
- quick access to US-131 expressway
Can you please send me a application to vhudson0315@yahoo.com
Can I please get a APPLICATIONS emailed to saharding80@yahoo.com
Thank you
R u still accepting applications for these properties
Hi Shawn, yes, we are accepting applications. We did receive an outpouring of applications during the initial process. All applications received after the Dec 8, will be added to the waitlist in the order they are received.
i’ve applied but haven’t heard anything back yet. Can you give me an update please.
Thank you for your patience. We received a large amount of applications and are doing out best to get back to people. Please email plazaroosevelt@dwellingplacegr.org with specific questions regardings your application status.
ARE YOU STILL ACCEPTING APP;ICATIONS IF SO PLEASE SEND ME AN A[PPICATION 1420 PLYMOUTH SE 49506 MY NAME CHARL BROWN
Hey Reggie. Thank you for reaching out. We are always accepting pre-applications for our properties as we maintain a waiting list. Im not sure what the waiting list for these properties looks like right now, but we recommend putting a pre-application in and getting your name on the waiting list as a first step to getting an apartment. We will mail you the information.
3bedroom is what we need. We are homeless now. Anyplace is fine. I have a mailing address. 200 Division Ave St Grand Rapids 47503
Thanks in advance