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Baldwin Housing Commission
Baldwin Housing Commission is based in Baldwin, Lake County, MI and administers 180 Section 8 vouchers and 86 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MI050. Program type: Combined. Households served: 213. Occupancy: 80%. ZIP codes served: 11.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49304 | $770 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,430 | $1,790 |
| 49309 | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,500 |
| 49402 | $760 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,530 |
| 49601 | $780 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,370 | $1,660 |
| 49623 | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,690 |
| 49642 | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,690 |
| 49644 | $760 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,750 |
| 49655 | $800 | $850 | $1,120 | $1,330 | $1,500 |
| 49656 | $780 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,460 | $1,830 |
| 49677 | $720 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,240 | $1,500 |
| 49688 | $1,010 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,710 | $1,910 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Baldwin Housing Commission
105 Fournier Dr, Baldwin, MI 49304
Phone: (231) 745-7441
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About Baldwin Housing Commission
Overview
The Baldwin Housing Commission operates 86 public housing units and administers 180 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 213 households. With an occupancy rate of 80%, the commission runs a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Scale and standing
The Baldwin Housing Commission ranks 31st in Michigan among 61 housing authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting local families with housing assistance. The commission's voucher count is comparable to other mid-sized authorities in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the Baldwin Housing Commission's service area ranges from $970 to $1,270, with an average of $1,024. This is lower than the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,270 in ZIP code 49688, while the lowest is $970 in ZIP code 49644.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.