2 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Islandview, Detroit
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $1,070/mo for a 2 bedroom unit in ZIP 48214 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Islandview area.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Detroit's city ordinance (Municipal Code Art. IV Sec. 27-4-1) protects source of income as a form of "public benefit status" — it applies to ALL Detroit landlords regardless of unit count, closing the 1-4 unit exemption in Michigan's April 2025 state law. Enforcement via Detroit Human Rights Department and MDCR.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 48214
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,070 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,420 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
Detroit Housing Commission (DHC)
HUD PHA code MI001 · 6,612 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
DHC Section 8 HCV waitlist status varies — DHC opens the waitlist by lottery periodically. Check dhcmi.org or call (313) 877-8000.
- Address
- 1301 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
- Phone
- (313) 877-8000
- Website
- https://dhcmi.org
Plymouth Housing Commission
HUD PHA code MI045 · 2,058 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 1160 Sheridan St , Plymouth , MI
- Phone
- 7344553670
Own a 2 bedroom in Islandview?
Section 8 holders can pay up to $1,070/mo for this unit type in ZIP 48214. List it free today — post the unit, receive applications, and message voucher tenants directly. Your unit would be the first tenants see on this page.
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