Section 8 in Ann Arbor, MI, MI: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Ann Arbor, MI metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,365 | $1,229 to $1,502 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,387 | $1,248 to $1,526 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,656 | $1,490 to $1,822 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,986 | $1,787 to $2,185 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,193 | $1,974 to $2,412 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Ann Arbor covers up to $1,656 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,490 to $1,822.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.
Housing authorities serving Ann Arbor
2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.
- Status unknown
Ann Arbor Housing Commission
Ann Arbor , MI · MI064 · 2,324 HCV units
7347946721 - Status unknown
Ypsilanti Housing Commission
Ypsilanti , MI · MI026
7344824300
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Ann Arbor, MI?
No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Ann Arbor, MI. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
Michigan Public Act 195 of 2024 (effective April 2, 2025)
Michigan Public Act 195 of 2024 added source-of-income protection to state law, effective April 2 2025. BUT the state law only applies to landlords with 5 or more rental units — small landlords (1-4 units) remain exempt at the state level. Local ordinances may cover the small-landlord gap; Detroit and Southfield both do.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Counties in the Ann Arbor metro
County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Ann Arbor?
- In the Ann Arbor, MI metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,656 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,490 to $1,822 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Ann Arbor?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Ann Arbor, MI metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,365, 1-bedroom $1,387, 2-bedroom $1,656, 3-bedroom $1,986, 4-bedroom $2,193. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
- How do I apply for Section 8 in Ann Arbor?
- Section 8 in Ann Arbor is administered by Ann Arbor Housing Commission, Ypsilanti Housing Commission. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.
Find Section 8 apartments in Ann Arbor
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other Section 8 markets in MI
Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.