How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 48125?

For ZIP 48125 in Wayne County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,570 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,415 to $1,725 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48125?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48125, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,250, 2-bedroom $1,570, 3-bedroom $1,920, 4-bedroom $2,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 48125?

Vouchers for Wayne County are administered by Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), Plymouth Housing Commission, Westland Housing Commission. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48125 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 48125

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48125 in Wayne 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

$1,120

1 BR

$1,250

2 BR

$1,570

3 BR

$1,920

4 BR

$2,080

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%)

$1,415

FMR (100%)

$1,570

High (110%)

$1,725

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 48125 at $1,570 is $159 higher than the Wayne County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,411. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 48125?

No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 48125. 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 Wayne County

Detroit Housing Commission (DHC)
Detroit · PHA code MI001
6,612 Section 8 units
Plymouth Housing Commission
Plymouth · PHA code MI045
2,058 Section 8 units
Westland Housing Commission
Westland · PHA code MI139
1,255 Section 8 units
Taylor Housing Commission
Taylor · PHA code MI089
1,216 Section 8 units
Livonia Housing Commission
Livonia · PHA code MI055
1,013 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48125 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 48125?: For ZIP 48125 in Wayne County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,570 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,415 to $1,725 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48125?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48125, by bedroom size: studio $1,120, 1-bedroom $1,250, 2-bedroom $1,570, 3-bedroom $1,920, 4-bedroom $2,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 48125?: Vouchers for Wayne County are administered by Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), Plymouth Housing Commission, Westland Housing Commission. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48125 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Wayne County overview All of Michigan

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 48125 maps to Wayne County, MI · FIPS 26163. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.