Section 8 in Traverse City, MI: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities
Traverse City, MI metro area. FY2027 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 rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $937 | $843 to $1,031 |
| 1-bedroom | $943 | $849 to $1,037 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,234 | $1,111 to $1,357 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,635 | $1,472 to $1,799 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,874 | $1,687 to $2,061 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Traverse City is $1,234. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,111 to $1,357, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in Traverse City
HUD's two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Traverse City, MI metro rose from $1,224 in FY2026 to $1,234 in FY2027, a change of +$10 a month (+0.8%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.
| Bedrooms | FY2026 | FY2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $904 | $937 | +$33 (+3.7%) |
| 1-bedroom | $937 | $943 | +$6 (+0.6%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,224 | $1,234 | +$10 (+0.8%) |
| 3-bedroom | $1,586 | $1,635 | +$49 (+3.1%) |
| 4-bedroom | $1,720 | $1,874 | +$154 (+9.0%) |
The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.
Already renting with a voucher in Traverse City? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.
Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.
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 Traverse City
1 PHA administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.
- Status unknown
Traverse City Housing Commission
Traverse City , MI · MI080 · 327 HCV units
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Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Traverse City, MI?
Michigan has source-of-income protections for covered housing in Traverse City, MI. Coverage, property exemptions and current court decisions matter; a voucher refusal may be unlawful. Check the source and coverage notes below or ask the civil-rights agency or legal aid about the property.
MCL 554.601c (2024 PA 178) and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.2502 (2024 PA 180)
Landlords with five or more units may not deny or advertise against tenants because they use a Housing Choice Voucher or HUD-VASH. File with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights or sue in circuit court. Coverage exceptions: Does not apply to a landlord, counting related entities, with fewer than five rental units in the state.
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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City?
- In the Traverse City, MI metro, the FY2027 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,234 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of that benchmark is roughly $1,111 to $1,357. This is not an adopted payment standard or subsidy quote. ZIP schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules may differ. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
- What are the FY2027 Fair Market Rents in Traverse City?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Traverse City, MI metro, by bedroom size: studio $937, 1-bedroom $943, 2-bedroom $1,234, 3-bedroom $1,635, 4-bedroom $1,874. These are HUD benchmarks, not household subsidy amounts. Confirm whether your agency uses ZIP-based standards and which schedule applies to your unit.
- Did Section 8 rent limits change in Traverse City for FY2027?
- The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Traverse City, MI metro went from $1,224 in FY2026 to $1,234 in FY2027, an increase of $10 a month. FY2027 Fair Market Rents took effect on October 1, 2026. HUD's effective date does not automatically change a household's assistance. Ask your administering agency which adopted schedule and effective date apply to a new lease, move or reexamination.
- How do I apply for Section 8 in Traverse City?
- Section 8 in Traverse City is administered by Traverse City Housing Commission. Each agency has its own application process, waiting lists and preferences. You may apply to more than one agency when eligible lists are open; a listing inquiry is not a voucher application. If you already have a voucher, confirm the receiving agency and any portability requirements for the proposed address.
Find Section 8 apartments in Traverse City
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Other Section 8 markets in MI
Rent limits from HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.