Manistee 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 | $742/mo | $668 – $816/mo |
| 1 BR | $799/mo | $719 – $879/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,048/mo | $943 – $1,153/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,332/mo | $1,199 – $1,465/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,388/mo | $1,249 – $1,527/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Manistee County, MI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Manistee County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Manistee County
- Manistee Housing Commission
273 6th Ave, Manistee, MI, 49660 · 2317236201
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Manistee 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 | $29,950 |
| 2 people | $34,200 |
| 3 people | $38,500 |
| 4 people | $42,750 |
| 5 people | $46,200 |
| 6 people | $49,600 |
| 7 people | $53,050 |
| 8 people | $56,450 |
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 Manistee 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.
HILLCREST APARTMENTS
107 SHORT STREET, MANISTEE, MI, 49660-000045 income-restricted units10 1BR, 29 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052CENTURY TERRACE AND HARBORVIEW APTS
237-275 SIXTH AVENUE, MANISTEE, MI, 49660-0000162 income-restricted units of 167 total157 1BR, 10 2BRBuilt 20224% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052MANISTEE PLACE
297 FIFTH AVE, MANISTEE, MI, 4966046 income-restricted units16 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20134% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043CHERRY HILL APTS
579 RAMSDELL RD, MANISTEE, MI, 4966048 income-restricted units24 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20024% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032HORIZON POINTE
305 CARE CTR DR, MANISTEE, MI, 4966039 income-restricted units of 49 total17 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032REITZ PARK
90 PARK AVE, MANISTEE, MI, 4966048 income-restricted units32 2BR, 16 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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