Clare 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 | $698/mo | $628 – $768/mo |
| 1 BR | $751/mo | $676 – $826/mo |
| 2 BR | $986/mo | $887 – $1,085/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,189/mo | $1,070 – $1,308/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,611/mo | $1,450 – $1,772/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Clare County, MI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Clare County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Clare County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Clare 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 | $29,300 |
| 2 people | $33,450 |
| 3 people | $37,650 |
| 4 people | $41,800 |
| 5 people | $45,150 |
| 6 people | $48,500 |
| 7 people | $51,850 |
| 8 people | $55,200 |
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 Clare 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.
CLARE CASTLE SENIOR HOUSING
144 W FOURTH ST, CLARE, MI, 4861724 income-restricted units24 2BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040CLARENDON GLEN
220 MARY ST, CLARE, MI, 4861724 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2008Compliance through ~2038WHITE PINES II
905 RICHARD DR, HARRISON, MI, 4862548 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2006Compliance through ~2036WHITE PINES APTS
893 RICHARD DR, HARRISON, MI, 4862539 income-restricted units of 40 total1 1BR, 19 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035HARRISON WOODS APTS
700 RICHARD DR, HARRISON, MI, 4862555 income-restricted units of 56 total24 1BR, 26 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032NOTTINGHAM APTS
391 MILL ST, FARWELL, MI, 4862223 income-restricted units of 24 total13 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20009% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030PEBBLESTONE MANOR
305 BRIARWOOD DR, CLARE, MI, 4861728 income-restricted units24 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024PINEHURST SENIOR (FARWELL)
316 PINE TREE DR, FARWELL, MI, 4862224 income-restricted units24 1BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024ROSEWOOD MANOR APTS (CLARE)
225 MARY ST, CLARE, MI, 4861722 income-restricted units22 1BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023SHADY OAKS APTS
728 W SPRUCE ST, HARRISON, MI, 4862536 income-restricted units32 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
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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