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Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Michigan State Housing Development Authority is based in Lansing, Ingham County, MI and administers 32,308 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code MI901. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 29,230. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 23.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-12-02.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48001 | $902 | $1,001 | $1,265 | $1,540 | $1,672 | $1,922 |
| 48002 | $1,034 | $1,144 | $1,430 | $1,760 | $1,892 | $2,175 |
| 48003 | $902 | $1,001 | $1,254 | $1,529 | $1,661 | $1,909 |
| 48004 | $977 | $1,078 | $1,358 | $1,661 | $1,796 | $2,065 |
| 48005 | $1,033 | $1,134 | $1,437 | $1,762 | $1,908 | $2,193 |
| 48006 | $943 | $1,044 | $1,313 | $1,616 | $1,740 | $2,000 |
| 48009 | $1,520 | n/a | n/a | $2,591 | n/a | n/a |
| 48012 | $1,133 | $1,260 | $1,580 | $1,930 | $2,090 | $2,403 |
| 48014 | $803 | $902 | $1,122 | $1,364 | $1,485 | $1,707 |
| 48015 | $825 | $913 | $1,166 | $1,419 | $1,540 | $1,771 |
| 48017 | $1,033 | $1,143 | $1,449 | $1,790 | $1,928 | $2,217 |
| 48021 | $1,130 | $1,260 | $1,580 | $1,930 | $2,090 | $2,403 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2025-12-02. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $23 | $27 | $32 | $36 | $41 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $67 | $78 | $91 | $105 | $118 |
| Heating (Electric Resistance) | $36 | $43 | $58 | $73 | $88 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $32 | $38 | $45 | $50 | $56 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $71 | $84 | $98 | $112 | $126 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $6 | $7 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $7 | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $8 | $10 | $14 | $18 | $23 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $14 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $18 | $21 | $30 | $40 | $49 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $22 | $26 | $33 | $40 | $47 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $19 | $22 | $32 | $42 | $52 |
| Other Electric | $31 | $37 | $51 | $65 | $79 |
| Water | $26 | $29 | $49 | $78 | $108 |
| Sewer | $43 | $48 | $80 | $128 | $177 |
| Trash Collection | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 | $23 |
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.
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
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
735 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 241-0809
Email updates
About Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Overview
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) is a voucher-only agency, administering 32,308 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 29,230 households, with an occupancy rate of 90%. MSHDA does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its extensive voucher program.
Scale and standing
MSHDA ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in its service area, notably outpacing peers like the Lansing Housing Commission, which administers 2,252 vouchers, and the Ingham County Housing Commission, with 100 vouchers. On a statewide level, MSHDA holds the top position among 61 authorities that issue Section 8 vouchers, underscoring its significant role in providing rental assistance.
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. This is 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.
- Lansing Housing CommissionLansing, MI, 2,252 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.