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Bessemer Housing Commission
Bessemer Housing Commission is based in Bessemer, Gogebic County, MI and administers 90 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MI012. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 87. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 7.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Bessemer Housing Commission
709 W Iron St, Bessemer, MI 49911
Phone: (906) 667-0288
Official website: bessemerhousing.net
Email updates
About Bessemer Housing Commission
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.
- Wakefield Housing CommissionWakefield, MI
- Ironwood Housing CommissionIronwood, MI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.