Section 8 in Leelanau County, MI
327 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Leelanau County, 88% utilized. Serving housing authorities vary by ZIP. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Leelanau County (FY2026)
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) | $1,106 | $995 to $1,217 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,366 | $1,229 to $1,503 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,497 | $1,347 to $1,647 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,795 | $1,616 to $1,975 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,982 | $1,784 to $2,180 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Leelanau County covers up to $1,497 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,347 to $1,647.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Leelanau County?
No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Leelanau County. 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.
Leelanau County in the Traverse City metro
Leelanau County is one of the counties inside the Traverse City, MI core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Traverse City metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Find Section 8 apartments in Leelanau County
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Other Michigan counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 22,426 · FIPS 26089.