Section 8 in Muskegon, MI, MI: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Muskegon-Norton Shores, 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) | $866 | $779 to $953 |
| 1-bedroom | $942 | $848 to $1,036 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,236 | $1,112 to $1,360 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,490 | $1,341 to $1,639 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,636 | $1,472 to $1,800 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Muskegon covers up to $1,236 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,112 to $1,360.
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 Muskegon
2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.
- Status unknown
Muskegon Housing Commission
Muskegon , MI · MI066 · 367 HCV units
2317222647 - Status unknown
Muskegon Heights Housing Commission
Muskegon Heights , MI · MI031 · 124 HCV units
2317332033
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Muskegon, MI?
No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Muskegon, 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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon?
- In the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,236 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,112 to $1,360 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Muskegon?
- HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro, by bedroom size: studio $866, 1-bedroom $942, 2-bedroom $1,236, 3-bedroom $1,490, 4-bedroom $1,636. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
- How do I apply for Section 8 in Muskegon?
- Section 8 in Muskegon is administered by Muskegon Housing Commission, Muskegon Heights 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 Muskegon
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.