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Jackson Housing Commission
Jackson Housing Commission is based in Jackson, Jackson County, MI and administers 503 Section 8 vouchers and 545 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MI038. Program type: Combined. Households served: 775. Occupancy: 74%. ZIP codes served: 29.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Jackson Housing Commission
- Reed Manor Fire Updates/ Information Click PDFThis announcement provides updates and information regarding the Reed Manor Fire, with details available in a linked PDF document.
- Reed Manor Fire Update/InformationReed Manor Fire Update/Information provides details about a fire incident at Reed Manor.
- Board Meeting Notice 4.15.26The Jackson Housing Commission has scheduled a board meeting for April 15, 2026.
- Board Meeting Notice 4.15.26This is a notice for an upcoming board meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026.
- Special Board Meeting 4.14.26Special Board Meeting 4.14.26 announces a special board meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48158 | $1,230 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $1,980 |
| 48827 | $980 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,590 | $1,640 |
| 49201 | $890 | $980 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,580 |
| 49202 | $840 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| 49203 | $970 | $1,060 | $1,300 | $1,710 | $1,710 |
| 49224 | $790 | $930 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,490 |
| 49230 | $1,230 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,790 | $1,980 |
| 49233 | $830 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,480 | $1,560 |
| 49234 | $1,080 | $1,190 | $1,450 | $1,900 | $1,910 |
| 49237 | $760 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,470 |
| 49240 | $1,230 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,820 | $1,980 |
| 49241 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| 49245 | $810 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,390 | $1,550 |
| 49246 | $830 | $910 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,510 |
| 49249 | $780 | $860 | $1,110 | $1,390 | $1,470 |
| 49250 | $760 | $860 | $1,050 | $1,390 | $1,470 |
| 49251 | $1,020 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $1,720 |
| 49252 | $760 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,470 |
| 49254 | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,340 | $1,760 | $1,760 |
| 49259 | $820 | $900 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,470 |
| 49261 | $890 | $980 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,580 |
| 49263 | $890 | $980 | $1,200 | $1,580 | $1,580 |
| 49264 | $880 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,520 |
| 49269 | $880 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| 49272 | $1,030 | $1,110 | $1,370 | $1,790 | $1,800 |
| 49277 | $1,340 | $1,470 | $1,800 | $2,360 | $2,370 |
| 49283 | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| 49284 | $880 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,540 |
| 49285 | $1,230 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,830 | $2,060 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Jackson Housing Commission
301 Steward Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: (517) 787-9241
Official website: jacksonhousing-mi.org
Email updates
About Jackson Housing Commission
Overview
The Jackson Housing Commission manages 545 public housing units and administers 503 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 775 households. With an occupancy rate of 74%, the commission operates a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to residents in Jackson, Michigan.
Scale and standing
The Jackson Housing Commission ranks 18th in the state of Michigan by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 61 authorities. This places it in the upper tier of voucher providers within the state. The commission's voucher count is significant, reflecting its substantial role in supporting housing needs in the Jackson area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the Jackson area ranges from $1,000 to $1,550, with an average of $1,211. This is slightly below the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 49277 at $1,550, while the lowest is in ZIP code 49252 at $1,000.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Jackson, MI
- Albion, MI
- Brooklyn, MI
- Cement City, MI
- Clarklake, MI
- Concord, MI
- Eaton Rapids, MI
- Grass Lake, MI
- Hanover, MI
- Homer, MI
- Horton, MI
- Jerome, MI
- Jonesville, MI
- Leslie, MI
- Litchfield, MI
- Manchester, MI
- Michigan Center, MI
- Munith, MI
- Norvell, MI
- Onondaga, MI
- Parma, MI
- Pleasant lake, MI
- Rives junction, MI
- Spring arbor, MI
- Springport, MI
- Stockbridge, MI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.