How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 48227?

For ZIP 48227 in Wayne County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48227?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48227, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $970, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,490, 4-bedroom $1,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 48227?

Vouchers for Wayne County are administered by Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), Plymouth Housing Commission, Westland Housing Commission. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48227 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 48227

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48227 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

$870

1 BR

$970

2 BR

$1,220

3 BR

$1,490

4 BR

$1,620

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%)

$1,100

FMR (100%)

$1,220

High (110%)

$1,340

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 48227 at $1,220 is $191 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 48227?

No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 48227. 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 48227 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 48227?: For ZIP 48227 in Wayne County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,100 to $1,340 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48227?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48227, by bedroom size: studio $870, 1-bedroom $970, 2-bedroom $1,220, 3-bedroom $1,490, 4-bedroom $1,620. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 48227?: Vouchers for Wayne County are administered by Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), Plymouth Housing Commission, Westland Housing Commission. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48227 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 48227 maps to Wayne County, MI · FIPS 26163. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.