Houghton Housing Commission

401 E Montezuma Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931
(906) 482-0334



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Houghton County

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About Houghton Housing Commission

We assist families in finding housing opportunities that are safe, decent and affordable as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives. We also provide comfortable and affordable housing for senior citizens.

The Housing Commission manages the day-to-day operations of Heritage Manor, Laurium Senior Housing and 30 family houses. Our single-family houses and apartments are safe, clean and the rent is affordable.

We are committed to operating in an efficient, ethical and professional manner. We partner with our residents and other agencies to enhance the quality of life in our community.


Mission Statement

The Mission Statement for the Houghton Housing Commission is to assist low-income families with safe, decent, and affordable housing opportunity as they strive to achieve self-sufficiency and improve the quality of their lives. The Housing Commission is committed to operating in an efficient, ethical, and professional manner. We will partner with our Residents and others to enhance the quality of life in our community.

Program Summary for Houghton Housing Commission

Houghton Housing Commission is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Houghton Housing Commission manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Houghton Housing Commission administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Houghton Housing Commission currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Houghton Housing Commission is located at 401 E Montezuma Avenue, Houghton, MI, 49931 and serves the city of Houghton. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Houghton Housing Commission at, (906) 482-0334 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Houghton Housing Commission compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Houghton Housing Commission is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Houghton County, MI

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Houghton County, MI:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $22,400
  • $25,600
  • $28,800
  • $31,950
  • $34,550
  • $37,100
  • $39,650
  • $42,200
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $13,450
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $42,200
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $35,800
  • $40,900
  • $46,000
  • $51,100
  • $55,200
  • $59,300
  • $63,400
  • $67,500

2017 Fair Market Rents for Houghton County, MI

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Houghton County, MI:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$442 $517 $681 $861 $1037



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Hancock Housing Commission Hancock Housing Commission Hancock MI 40 94 Open 2.13 Miles Contact
Lake Linden Housing Commission Lake Linden Housing Commission Lake Linden MI N/A N/A Open 8.88 Miles Contact
Laurium Housing Commission Laurium Housing Commission Laurium MI 10,789 N/A Open 9.73 Miles Contact
Calumet Housing Commission Calumet Housing Commission Calumet MI N/A N/A Open 10.19 Miles Contact
Baraga Housing Commission Baraga Housing Commission Baraga MI 25 50 Open 23.87 Miles Contact
L'Anse Housing Commission L'Anse Housing Commission L'Anse MI N/A N/A Open 25.99 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Houghton Housing Commission Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
70
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Houghton County Quick Facts

Population: 36,495
Persons Per Household: 2.43
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 16.4%
Homeownership Rate: 69.6%
Housing Units: 18,560
Yearly Income Per Person: $19,783
Median Household Income: $35,430