How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 48032?

For ZIP 48032 in Saint Clair County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48032?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48032, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $950, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,470, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 48032?

Vouchers for Saint Clair County are administered by Port Huron Housing Commission, Saint Clair Housing Commission, Marysville Housing Commission. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48032 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 48032

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48032 in Saint Clair County, Michigan: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Michigan.

Studio

$860

1 BR

$950

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,470

4 BR

$1,590

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,080

FMR (100%)

$1,200

High (110%)

$1,320

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 48032 at $1,200 is $211 lower than the Saint Clair County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,411. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 48032?

No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 48032. 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.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Saint Clair County

Port Huron Housing Commission
Port Huron · PHA code MI039
633 Section 8 units
Saint Clair Housing Commission
St Clair · PHA code MI052
33 Section 8 units
Marysville Housing Commission
Marysville · PHA code MI161
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Algonac Housing Commission
Algonac · PHA code MI114
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48032 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 48032?: For ZIP 48032 in Saint Clair County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48032?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48032, by bedroom size: studio $860, 1-bedroom $950, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,470, 4-bedroom $1,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 48032?: Vouchers for Saint Clair County are administered by Port Huron Housing Commission, Saint Clair Housing Commission, Marysville Housing Commission. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48032 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Saint Clair County overview All of Michigan

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 48032 maps to Saint Clair County, MI · FIPS 26147. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.