How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 48331?

For ZIP 48331 in Oakland County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,120 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,910 to $2,330 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48331?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48331, by bedroom size: studio $1,520, 1-bedroom $1,690, 2-bedroom $2,120, 3-bedroom $2,590, 4-bedroom $2,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 48331?

Vouchers for Oakland County are administered by Pontiac Housing Commission, Ferndale Housing Commission, Southfield Housing Commission. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48331 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 48331

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48331 in Oakland 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

$1,520

1 BR

$1,690

2 BR

$2,120

3 BR

$2,590

4 BR

$2,810

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%)

$1,910

FMR (100%)

$2,120

High (110%)

$2,330

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 48331 at $2,120 is $709 higher than the Oakland 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 48331?

No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 48331. 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 Oakland County

Pontiac Housing Commission
Pontiac · PHA code MI005
1,257 Section 8 units
Ferndale Housing Commission
Ferndale · PHA code MI096
984 Section 8 units
Southfield Housing Commission
Southfield · PHA code MI097
339 Section 8 units
Royal Oak Township Housing Commission
Ferndale · PHA code MI033
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South Lyon Housing Commission
South Lyon · PHA code MI021
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48331 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 48331?: For ZIP 48331 in Oakland County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,120 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,910 to $2,330 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48331?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48331, by bedroom size: studio $1,520, 1-bedroom $1,690, 2-bedroom $2,120, 3-bedroom $2,590, 4-bedroom $2,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 48331?: Vouchers for Oakland County are administered by Pontiac Housing Commission, Ferndale Housing Commission, Southfield Housing Commission. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 48331 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Oakland County overview All of Michigan

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 48331 maps to Oakland County, MI · FIPS 26125. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.