Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 70 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 68 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 20
The Houghton Housing Commission operates 70 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The commission serves 68 households with an occupancy rate of 97%. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within Houghton County.
The Houghton Housing Commission is one of five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, including Hancock Housing Commission and Laurium Housing Commission. Among these, it ranks fifth by voucher count, with no Section 8 vouchers administered. The commission's focus on public housing units sets it apart from some of its peers, such as Hancock Housing Commission, which administers 43 Section 8 vouchers.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1460, with an average of $1020. This is below the state average of $1228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 49921 at $1460, 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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