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Benton Township Housing Commission
Benton Township Housing Commission is based in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI and administers 75 Section 8 vouchers and 300 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MI032. Program type: Combined. Households served: 336. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 24.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49022 | $750 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| 49038 | $780 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| 49047 | $810 | $900 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 49084 | $750 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| 49085 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| 49098 | $1,010 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| 49101 | $840 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| 49102 | $850 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,610 |
| 49103 | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 49104 | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 49106 | $950 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| 49107 | $740 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 49111 | $740 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,500 |
| 49113 | $770 | $850 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,450 |
| 49115 | $760 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| 49116 | $830 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| 49117 | $740 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 49119 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| 49120 | $810 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,570 |
| 49125 | $740 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 49126 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| 49127 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| 49128 | $850 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| 49129 | $750 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Benton Township Housing Commission
1216 Blossom Ln, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: (269) 927-3541
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About Benton Township Housing Commission
Overview
The Benton Township Housing Commission operates 300 public housing units and administers 75 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 336 households. The commission has an occupancy rate of 89% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the four authorities that serve the same ZIP codes, the Benton Township Housing Commission ranks second by voucher count, with 75 vouchers. Its peers include the Benton Harbor Housing Commission, which administers 205 vouchers, and the Saint Joseph and Niles Housing Commissions, which do not offer vouchers. Statewide, the commission ranks 44th out of 61 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,040 to $1,400, with an average of $1,173. This is slightly below the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 49098 at $1,400, while the lowest is in ZIP code 49129 at $1,040.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Benton Harbor Housing CommissionBenton Harbor, MI, 205 vouchers
- Saint Joseph Housing CommissionSaint Joseph, MI
- Niles Housing CommissionNiles, MI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.