Program: Combined · Public housing units: 263 · Section 8 vouchers: 50 · Households served: 297 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 18
The Sault Ste Marie Housing Commission operates 263 public housing units and administers 50 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 297 households. The commission maintains a 95% occupancy rate and offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The Sault Ste Marie Housing Commission ranks 50th in the state of Michigan in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 61 authorities that offer vouchers. While it is not the largest, it plays a significant role in providing housing assistance within Chippewa County and the surrounding areas.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1400, with an average of $1086. This is below the state average of $1228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 49760 at $1400, while the lowest is in ZIP code 49715 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49710 | $730 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,370 |
| 49715 | $710 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,210 | $1,340 |
| 49719 | $770 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,430 |
| 49724 | $720 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,360 |
| 49725 | $720 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 49726 | $720 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 49728 | $720 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 49736 | $750 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,400 |
| 49748 | $720 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 49752 | $730 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 49760 | $1,110 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,780 | $2,050 |
| 49768 | $720 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 49774 | $730 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,370 |
| 49780 | $750 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,240 | $1,420 |
| 49783 | $720 | $860 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,370 |
| 49784 | $750 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,410 |
| 49788 | $750 | $890 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,410 |
| 49793 | $880 | $960 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,640 |
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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