Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 180 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 170 · Occupancy: 94% · ZIP codes served: 24
The Niles Housing Commission operates 180 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The commission serves 170 households with a 94% occupancy rate. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options for eligible residents in Niles, Michigan.
The Niles Housing Commission ranks fourth among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Peer agencies include the Benton Harbor Housing Commission, which administers 205 Section 8 vouchers, and the Benton Township Housing Commission, which manages 75 Section 8 vouchers. Despite not offering vouchers, the Niles Housing Commission plays a significant role in providing low-rent housing within the region.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Niles Housing Commission ranges from $1,040 to $1,400, with an average of $1,173. This is slightly below the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 49098 at $1,400, while the lowest is in ZIP code 49129 at $1,040.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49022 | $750 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| 49038 | $780 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| 49047 | $810 | $900 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 49084 | $750 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| 49085 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| 49098 | $1,010 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| 49101 | $840 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| 49102 | $850 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,610 |
| 49103 | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 49104 | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,430 |
| 49106 | $950 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| 49107 | $740 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 49111 | $740 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,500 |
| 49113 | $770 | $850 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,450 |
| 49115 | $760 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| 49116 | $830 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| 49117 | $740 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 49119 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| 49120 | $810 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,570 |
| 49125 | $740 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
| 49126 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,630 | $1,630 |
| 49127 | $930 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| 49128 | $850 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| 49129 | $750 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,420 |
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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