Program: Combined · Public housing units: 341 · Section 8 vouchers: 124 · Households served: 450 · Occupancy: 96% · ZIP codes served: 21
The Muskegon Heights Housing Commission operates 341 public housing units and administers 124 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 450 households. The commission maintains a high occupancy rate of 96%, reflecting its effective management of both public housing and voucher programs. Its combined program type allows it to offer a comprehensive range of housing assistance options to the community.
Among the two housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes, the Muskegon Heights Housing Commission ranks second by voucher count, following the Muskegon Housing Commission, which administers 367 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 36th position out of 61 authorities in the state of Michigan based on the number of Section 8 vouchers it manages.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,040 to $1,520, with an average of $1,270. This is slightly above the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 49318 at $1,520, while the lowest is in ZIP code 49437 at $1,040.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49303 | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $1,980 |
| 49318 | $1,110 | $1,200 | $1,460 | $1,790 | $2,040 |
| 49327 | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $1,980 |
| 49330 | $1,280 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $2,090 | $2,390 |
| 49403 | $1,110 | $1,200 | $1,380 | $1,790 | $2,040 |
| 49404 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,370 | $1,740 | $2,040 |
| 49412 | $780 | $850 | $1,120 | $1,410 | $1,480 |
| 49415 | $1,060 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,740 | $2,040 |
| 49425 | $780 | $850 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,480 |
| 49437 | $780 | $850 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,480 |
| 49440 | $780 | $850 | $1,120 | $1,350 | $1,480 |
| 49441 | $1,010 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,830 |
| 49442 | $870 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
| 49443 | $930 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,530 | $1,690 |
| 49444 | $950 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,710 |
| 49445 | $1,090 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $1,960 |
| 49448 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,370 | $1,740 | $2,040 |
| 49451 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,370 | $1,740 | $2,040 |
| 49456 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,590 | $1,990 | $2,350 |
| 49457 | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $1,850 |
| 49461 | $870 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,430 | $1,580 |
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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