Section 8 Rent in ZIP 48201
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48201 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.
What is the average rent in ZIP 48201?
HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $990 for a one-bedroom and $1,250 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 48201. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.
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.
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 48201 at $1,250 is $161 lower than the Wayne 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 48201?
No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 48201. 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.
Housing authorities serving Wayne County
Detroit Housing Commission (DHC)
Detroit · PHA code MI001
6,612 Section 8 unitsPlymouth Housing Commission
Plymouth · PHA code MI045
2,058 Section 8 unitsWestland Housing Commission
Westland · PHA code MI139
1,255 Section 8 unitsTaylor Housing Commission
Taylor · PHA code MI089
1,216 Section 8 unitsLivonia Housing Commission
Livonia · PHA code MI055
1,013 Section 8 units
The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48201 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 48201?
- For ZIP 48201 in Wayne County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,250 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,125 to $1,375 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48201?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48201, by bedroom size: studio $890, 1-bedroom $990, 2-bedroom $1,250, 3-bedroom $1,530, 4-bedroom $1,660. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 48201?
- Vouchers for Wayne County are administered by Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), Plymouth Housing Commission, Westland Housing Commission. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48201 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 48201
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.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 48201 maps to Wayne County, MI · FIPS 26163. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.