Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 90 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 87 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Bessemer Housing Commission operates 90 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The commission serves 87 households with a 97% occupancy rate. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
The Bessemer Housing Commission ranks first among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Gogebic County. Its peers include the Wakefield Housing Commission and the Ironwood Housing Commission, both of which also do not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite the shared service area, the Bessemer Housing Commission stands out for its significant number of public housing units.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1,100, with an average of $994. This is lower than the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $1,100 in ZIP code 49969, while the lowest is $970 in ZIP code 49911.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49911 | $710 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,510 |
| 49938 | $710 | $820 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,500 |
| 49947 | $710 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,370 | $1,490 |
| 49959 | $710 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,510 |
| 49968 | $710 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,510 |
| 49969 | $790 | $910 | $1,130 | $1,560 | $1,670 |
| 54540 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,350 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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