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Marquette Housing Commission
Marquette Housing Commission is based in Marquette, Marquette County, MI and administers 53 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MI070. Program type: Combined. Households served: 41. Occupancy: 77%. ZIP codes served: 15.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01 (Marquette Proper).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $862 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,250 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,499 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,831 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49808 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,700 |
| 49814 | $750 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| 49818 | $800 | $880 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,720 |
| 49822 | $760 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 |
| 49831 | $740 | $900 | $1,040 | $1,280 | $1,500 |
| 49833 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,700 |
| 49841 | $710 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,500 |
| 49849 | $710 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,500 |
| 49855 | $890 | $1,080 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,810 |
| 49861 | $780 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,520 |
| 49866 | $720 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,500 |
| 49871 | $710 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,500 |
| 49879 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,710 |
| 49880 | $790 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,690 |
| 49885 | $830 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,410 | $1,680 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Marquette Housing Commission
316 Pine St, Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 226-7559
Official website: mqthc.org
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About Marquette Housing Commission
Overview
The Marquette Housing Commission operates as a voucher-only housing authority, administering 53 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 41 households, with an occupancy rate of 77%. The commission's program type is Combined, indicating it offers both public housing and voucher programs, though it currently has no public housing units.
Scale and standing
The Marquette Housing Commission ranks first among the three authorities serving Marquette County by voucher count. Its peers include the Negaunee Housing Commission and the Ishpeming Housing Commission, neither of which administers Section 8 vouchers. On a state level, the commission holds the 49th position out of 61 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Marquette County ranges from $970 to $1,220, with an average of $1,045. This is lower than the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,220 in ZIP code 49855, while the lowest is $970 in ZIP code 49866.
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.
- Negaunee Housing CommissionNegaunee, MI
- Ishpeming Housing CommissionIshpeming, MI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.