Section 8 · MI
Section 8 rent — St. Clair County, MI (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in St. Clair County, MI, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in St. Clair County, MI, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,009 | $908 – $1,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,122 | $1,010 – $1,234 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,411 | $1,270 – $1,552 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,724 | $1,552 – $1,896 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,868 | $1,681 – $2,055 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 48001, 48002, 48004, 48006, 48014, 48022, 48023, 48027, 48028, 48032, 48039, 48040, 48041, 48049, 48054, 48059, 48060, 48061, 48063, 48064, 48074, 48079, 48097.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,411/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,270 – $1,552
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in St. Clair County, MI?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Clair County is $1,411. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,270 to $1,552 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in St. Clair County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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