Section 8 in Muskegon, MI: FMR & Landlord Guide
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area (CBSA 34740). FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status, and source-of-income law. Every figure below links back to its source.
Fair Market Rent by bedroom count
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards (what a PHA actually pays) are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at PHA discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $866 | $779 – $953 |
| 1-bedroom | $942 | $848 – $1,036 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,236 | $1,112 – $1,360 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,636 | $1,472 – $1,800 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Muskegon, MI covers up to $1,236 in gross rent (before the tenant’s utility allowance). Between the low and high end of the range: $1,112–$1,360.
Voucher demand in this metro
Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means voucher holders are placed and reliably paying rent, a stable but competitive tenant pool for accepting landlords.
Housing authorities serving Muskegon, MI
2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Contact the PHA that covers the specific address you’re considering.
- Status unknown
Muskegon Housing Commission
Muskegon, MI · MI066 · 367 HCV units
- Status unknown
Muskegon Heights Housing Commission
Muskegon Heights, MI · MI031 · 124 HCV units
Source-of-income law in MI
Source-of-income protection status for MI is not yet in our database. Check with a local attorney or the state civil-rights office before refusing a voucher applicant.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change; verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Analyze a specific Muskegon, MI property
Look up the address’s SAFMR (ZIP-level rent), plug the numbers into the voucher-vs-market analyzer, and check the HQS pre-inspection list before scheduling.