Emmet 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 | $863/mo | $777 – $949/mo |
| 1 BR | $941/mo | $847 – $1,035/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,235/mo | $1,112 – $1,359/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,481/mo | $1,333 – $1,629/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,635/mo | $1,472 – $1,799/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Emmet County, MI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Emmet 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 Emmet 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 Emmet 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 | $35,600 |
| 2 people | $40,700 |
| 3 people | $45,800 |
| 4 people | $50,850 |
| 5 people | $54,950 |
| 6 people | $59,000 |
| 7 people | $63,100 |
| 8 people | $67,150 |
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 Emmet 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.
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JPS PETOSKEY
1301-1325 CRESTVIEW DR, PETOSKEY, MI, 49770-0000134 income-restricted units of 136 total88 1BR, 48 2BRBuilt 20214% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051 VILLAGE OF HILLSIDE, THE
305 W. MAIN STREET, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI, 49740-000024 income-restricted units of 32 total24 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046CROOKED RIVER
7222 MILTON RD, ALANSON, MI, 4970616 income-restricted units6 1BR, 6 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 20124% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042TRAVERSE WOODS APTS
800 LAFAYETTE AVE, PETOSKEY, MI128 income-restricted units64 1BR, 64 2BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040POND STREET VILLAGE
761 POND ST, MACKINAW CITY, MI, 4970132 income-restricted units of 31 totalBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037RIVERVIEW TERRACE (PETOSKEY)
11 BRIDGE ST, PETOSKEY, MI, 4977070 income-restricted units of 64 totalBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037TOWNLINE APTS
61 TIMBERLANE, PELLSTON, MI, 4976930 income-restricted units of 29 totalBuilt 2007Compliance through ~2037MAPLE VILLAGE II
1695 MEADOW WAY, PETOSKEY, MI, 4977049 income-restricted units of 48 total39 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036MAPLE VILLAGE I
1515 MEADOW WAY, PETOSKEY, MI, 4977048 income-restricted units36 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033HILLSIDE CLUB PHASE II
405 VALLEYCREST, PETOSKEY, MI, 4977064 income-restricted units of 104 total8 1BR, 64 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032
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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