Van Buren 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 | $701/mo | $631 – $771/mo |
| 1 BR | $774/mo | $697 – $851/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,016/mo | $914 – $1,118/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,338/mo | $1,204 – $1,472/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,396/mo | $1,256 – $1,536/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Van Buren County, MI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Van Buren County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Van Buren County
This county is served by 4 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- Bangor Housing Commission
820 2nd St, Bangor, MI, 49013 · 2694275535
- Covert Public Housing Commission
73860 E Lake St, Covert, MI, 49043 · 2697648881
- Paw Paw Housing Commission
205 Miller Ct, Paw Paw, MI, 49079 · 2696574776
- South Haven Housing Commission
220 Broadway St, South Haven, MI, 49090 · 2696375755
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Van Buren 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 | $33,050 |
| 2 people | $37,800 |
| 3 people | $42,500 |
| 4 people | $47,200 |
| 5 people | $51,000 |
| 6 people | $54,800 |
| 7 people | $58,550 |
| 8 people | $62,350 |
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 Van Buren 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.
- Elderly
WODA DECATUR DOWNS
409 EAST EDGAR BERGEN BLVD., DECATUR, MI, 49045-000048 income-restricted units7 1BR, 41 2BRBuilt 20184% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048 - Elderly
WODA LAWRENCE DOWNS
595 SOUTH PAW PAW STREET, LAWRENCE, MI, 49064-000048 income-restricted units7 1BR, 41 2BRBuilt 20184% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048 BERKSHIRE - PAW PAW
308 E. MICHIGAN AVE, PAW PAW, MI, 49079-000042 income-restricted units29 1BR, 13 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047- Elderly
MILLER COURT SENIOR APARTMENTS
205 MILLER STREET, PAW PAW, MI, 49079-000081 income-restricted units81 1BRBuilt 20174% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047 VILLAGE COMMONS APTS
121 WALKER ST, LAWTON, MI, 4906558 income-restricted units of 59 total16 1BR, 43 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041MAXWELL PLACE SENIOR
04939 CECILIA DR, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 4909049 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2009Compliance through ~2039PARK MEADOWS OF SOUTH HAVEN
11225 PARK MEADOWS DR, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 4909062 income-restricted units of 63 total11 1BR, 24 2BR, 28 3BRBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038DORANNE GREEN
500 W SHEPARD ST, HARTFORD, MI, 4905749 income-restricted units35 3BR, 14 4BR+Built 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037COASTAL CROSSING II APTS
04915 CECILIA DR, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 4909040 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035COGIC VILLAGE (BANGOR)
333 CEMETERY RD, BANGOR, MI, 4901350 income-restricted units34 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033COASTAL CROSSING APTS
72300 ERIKA WAY, SOUTH HAVEN, MI, 4909048 income-restricted units4 1BR, 20 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032CENTER STREET (IN HARTFORD)
520 S CTR ST, HARTFORD, MI, 4905731 income-restricted units of 32 total12 1BR, 16 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028VINEYARD VILLAS
675 HAZEN ST, PAW PAW, MI, 4907924 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 19959% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025CREEKSIDE MANOR
24810 W MCGILLEN AVE, MATTAWAN, MI, 4907123 income-restricted units of 24 total24 1BRBuilt 19929% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022SOUTH STREET APTS
325 S ST, LAWRENCE, MI, 4906424 income-restricted units12 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 1991Compliance through ~2021VINTAGE COURT APTS
401 ORCHARD ST, LAWTON, MI, 4906523 income-restricted units of 24 total20 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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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