Section 8 · MI
Section 8 rent — Wayne County, MI (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Wayne 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 Wayne 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: 48101, 48111, 48112, 48120, 48121, 48122, 48123, 48124, 48125, 48126, 48127, 48128, 48134, 48135, 48136, 48138, 48141, 48146, 48150, 48151, 48152, 48153, 48154, 48164, 48168, 48170, 48173, 48174, 48180, 48183, 48184, 48185, 48186, 48187, 48188, 48192, 48193, 48195, 48201, 48202, 48203, 48204, 48205, 48206, 48207, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48211, 48212, 48213, 48214, 48215, 48216, 48217, 48218, 48219, 48221, 48223, 48224, 48225, 48226, 48227, 48228, 48229, 48230, 48231, 48232, 48233, 48234, 48235, 48236, 48238, 48239, 48240, 48242, 48243, 48244.
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 Wayne County, MI?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Wayne 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 Wayne 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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