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Lansing Housing Commission
Lansing Housing Commission is based in Lansing, Ingham County, MI and administers 2,252 Section 8 vouchers and 68 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MI058. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,979. Occupancy: 85%. ZIP codes served: 23.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (High-Rise/Apartment), effective 2023-12-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $24 | $28 | $33 | $38 | $43 |
| Heating (Electric (avg)) | $32 | $38 | $51 | $65 | $78 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump (avg)) | $28 | $33 | $39 | $44 | $49 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Electric (avg)) | $7 | $9 | $13 | $16 | $20 |
| Other Electric ((avg)) | $27 | $32 | $45 | $58 | $70 |
| Air Conditioning ((avg)) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $11 | $13 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $11 | $14 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Electric (avg)) | $19 | $23 | $29 | $35 | $42 |
| Water ((Board of Water & Light)) | $35 | $36 | $45 | $54 | $62 |
| Sewer ((City of Lansing)) | $50 | $52 | $67 | $82 | $98 |
| Trash Collection ((CART)) | $18 | $18 | $19 | $19 | $19 |
| Other specify: Electric Charge $14.90 (avg) | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Other specify: Natural Gas Charge $14.14 | $14 | $14 | $14 | $14 | $14 |
| Range /Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
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.
Latest from Lansing Housing Commission
- LHC_Newsletter_Fall26_draft092326This is a draft of the Lansing Housing Commission's Fall 2026 newsletter.
- Invitation for Bids – General ContractorThe Lansing Housing Commission is inviting bids for a general contractor position.
- Family FunThe commission suggests affordable fall activities in the Greater Lansing area for families to enjoy.
- Family FunThis announcement is about family fun activities.
- Grand Vista Place & Riverview 220 Apartments — Waiting List Update
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48819 | $880 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,520 |
| 48821 | $1,010 | $1,030 | $1,290 | $1,640 | $1,700 |
| 48823 | $1,210 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $1,960 | $2,020 |
| 48824 | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $1,940 | $2,000 |
| 48825 | $1,210 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $1,960 | $2,020 |
| 48827 | $980 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,590 | $1,640 |
| 48840 | $1,020 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $1,730 |
| 48842 | $1,160 | $1,180 | $1,480 | $1,890 | $1,950 |
| 48854 | $1,100 | $1,120 | $1,400 | $1,780 | $1,840 |
| 48864 | $1,240 | $1,260 | $1,580 | $2,010 | $2,080 |
| 48872 | $930 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,060 |
| 48892 | $910 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,060 |
| 48895 | $960 | $970 | $1,220 | $1,550 | $1,600 |
| 48906 | $1,060 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,720 | $1,770 |
| 48910 | $1,030 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $1,720 |
| 48911 | $950 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,590 |
| 48912 | $1,080 | $1,100 | $1,380 | $1,760 | $1,810 |
| 48915 | $1,040 | $1,060 | $1,330 | $1,690 | $1,750 |
| 48917 | $1,080 | $1,100 | $1,380 | $1,760 | $1,810 |
| 48933 | $920 | $930 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,540 |
| 49251 | $1,020 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $1,720 |
| 49264 | $880 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,520 |
| 49285 | $1,230 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,830 | $2,060 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Lansing Housing Commission
419 Cherry St, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 487-6550
Official website: lanshc.org
Email updates
About Lansing Housing Commission
Overview
The Lansing Housing Commission operates 68 public housing units and administers 2,252 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,979 households. The commission has an occupancy rate of 85% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Lansing Housing Commission ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Lansing-East Lansing and Shiawassee County areas. It stands out with 2,252 Section 8 vouchers, significantly more than the Ingham County Housing Commission, which has 100 vouchers. On a statewide scale, the Lansing Housing Commission holds the fifth position in terms of voucher size among 61 authorities in Michigan.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,020 to $1,510, with an average of $1,284, slightly above the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 48864 at $1,510, while the lowest is in ZIP code 49264 at $1,020.
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.
- Michigan State Housing Development AuthorityLansing, MI, 32,308 vouchers
- Ingham County Housing CommissionOkemos, MI, 100 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.