Program: Combined · Public housing units: 94 · Section 8 vouchers: 43 · Households served: 124 · Occupancy: 90% · ZIP codes served: 20
The Hancock Housing Commission operates 94 public housing units and administers 43 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 124 households. With a 90% occupancy rate, the commission runs a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to the community.
The Hancock Housing Commission ranks first among the five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties. In the state of Michigan, it holds the 52nd position out of 61 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers. Notably, peer authorities such as the Laurium Housing Commission and the Calumet Housing Commission do not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,460, with an average of $1,020. This is lower than the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 49921 at $1,460, while the lowest is in ZIP code 49934 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49805 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,470 |
| 49905 | $910 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,620 | $1,960 |
| 49913 | $780 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 49916 | $810 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,450 | $1,760 |
| 49917 | $810 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,440 | $1,740 |
| 49921 | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,500 | $2,080 | $2,510 |
| 49922 | $790 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 49930 | $790 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 49931 | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,700 | $2,060 |
| 49934 | $830 | $840 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,790 |
| 49942 | $780 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 49945 | $780 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,690 |
| 49948 | $720 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,480 |
| 49952 | $800 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 49955 | $820 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,470 | $1,780 |
| 49958 | $760 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,500 |
| 49961 | $800 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,720 |
| 49963 | $790 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 49965 | $800 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,420 | $1,710 |
| 49967 | $750 | $890 | $1,030 | $1,280 | $1,510 |
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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