Quick answers about eligibility, rent, the waitlist, and life at South Mall. Still have a question? Call our office at 269-388-3011.
South Mall serves older adults and adults with disabilities on limited or fixed incomes. Applicants 62 or older receive first priority. Adults 50 to 61 with a disability as defined by HUD receive second priority, and adults 49 or younger with a disability receive third priority. Household income must be at or below 50% of the area median income.
See full eligibility details ->Rent is 30% of your household's adjusted monthly income under the HUD Multifamily Section 8 program. Adjusted income allows deductions for costs such as medical expenses, disability-related expenses, and dependent care, so your payment may be lower than 30% of your gross income. The exact amount is set during certification, once your name reaches the top of the waitlist.
How rent is calculated ->Household income must be at or below 50% of the area median income for the Kalamazoo-Portage area. For 2026, that is $36,900 for one person and $42,150 for two people. HUD updates these limits every year.
See the full income limit table ->Yes. The waitlist is currently open for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Wait times vary by unit size, so please call the office at 269-388-3011 to confirm current wait times.
Waitlist information ->Applicants are placed by priority tier first, then by the date and time the application was received. Under our HUD contract, 40% of households that move in each fiscal year must have extremely low incomes, so some applicants with slightly higher incomes may be temporarily passed over.
Waitlist priority order ->Download the rental application from our How to Apply page, pick one up at the office at 105 E. Walnut Street, or call 269-388-3011 and we will mail or email it to you. Complete every section, then submit it in person, by mail, or electronically. Electronic submissions must be encrypted and password protected.
How to apply ->A government-issued photo ID, a Social Security card for every household member, a birth certificate or other proof of age, and disability verification if you are applying under second or third priority.
Application checklist ->Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Barrier-free units are available in every unit type, subject to availability. Note your preference on the application.
View floor plans ->No. South Mall is an independent, income-based apartment community. Meals, housekeeping, transportation, and personal care services are not provided, and residents live independently in their own apartments.
About South Mall ->Yes. Each household may have one pet with a $300 refundable deposit, and some breed and size restrictions may apply. Assistance animals are not subject to pet restrictions or the deposit, though documentation may be required.
Pet policy ->Every apartment has a full kitchen with energy-efficient appliances, a bathtub, central heating and air conditioning, an in-unit emergency call system, and a basic cable TV package. High-speed internet is available. One- and two-bedroom apartments also have a private balcony and spacious closets.
All amenities ->Starting January 2027, South Mall will be a 100% smoke-free campus. Smoking and tobacco use of any kind will not be permitted anywhere on the property.
Community amenities ->South Mall is at 105 E. Walnut Street in downtown Kalamazoo, a 3-minute walk from Bronson Methodist Hospital and steps from the Kalamazoo Mall, restaurants, and shops. The location has a Walk Score of 88 and is on the Metro 13 bus route.
Explore the neighborhood ->Call 269-388-3011 (TTY: 711) or visit 105 E. Walnut Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Contact us ->Download the application or call us with your questions.