Cass County, MI
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $775/mo | $698 – $853/mo |
| 1 BR | $906/mo | $815 – $997/mo |
| 2 BR | $993/mo | $894 – $1,092/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,272/mo | $1,145 – $1,399/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,666/mo | $1,499 – $1,833/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cass County, MI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Cass County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Cass County
- Dowagiac Housing Commission
100 Chestnut St, Dowagiac, MI, 49047 · 2697823786
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Cass County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $31,450 |
| 2 people | $35,950 |
| 3 people | $40,450 |
| 4 people | $44,900 |
| 5 people | $48,500 |
| 6 people | $52,100 |
| 7 people | $55,700 |
| 8 people | $59,300 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Cass County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
VINEYARD PLACE
508 VINEYARD PLACE DRIVE, DOWAGIAC, MI, 49047-0000120 income-restricted units24 1BR, 72 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20149% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044STONE LAKE MANOR APTS
145 STONE LAKE ST, CASSOPOLIS, MI, 4903149 income-restricted units of 39 totalBuilt 2008Compliance through ~2038EAGLES TRACE APTS
29553 AMERIHOST DR, DOWAGIAC, MI, 4904740 income-restricted units4 1BR, 20 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036EAGLE'S WOOD APTS & SENIOR RESIDEN
29509 AMERIHOST DR, DOWAGIAC, MI, 4904749 income-restricted units15 1BR, 22 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034RIVERSIDE (DOWAGIAC)
550 RIVERSIDE DR, DOWAGIAC, MI, 4904732 income-restricted units16 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 19979% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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