Marquette Housing Commission

316 Pine Street, Marquette, MI, 49855
(906) 226-7559



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About Marquette Housing Commission

Founded in 1966, the Marquette Housing Commission is chartered under the laws of the State of Michigan to provide and administer affordable housing programs for the citizens of Marquette. The Housing Commission receives policy guidance and operational approval from its five member governing Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the City. All funding is provided by the Federal Government through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Located in Central Upper Peninsula of Michigan near beautiful Lake Superior, the Marquette Housing Commission (MHC) provides 253 units of public housing in the city limits of Marquette. The Section 8 program administers 50 housing vouchers in the city of Marquette. MHC's staff consists of 10 full-time, 1 part-time and supports tax exempt, resident-based organizations.

We are committed to providing quality customer service to our residents. In addition, we wish to provide every opportunity available so that residents may fulfill their personal and career goals. Education is at the top of the list as we pride ourselves in providing educational opportunities for every age group.


Program Summary for Marquette Housing Commission

Marquette 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. Marquette Housing Commission manages several funded programs and has a total of 257 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Marquette Housing Commission administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Marquette Housing Commission currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Marquette Housing Commission is located at 316 Pine Street, Marquette, MI, 49855 and serves the city of Marquette. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Marquette Housing Commission at, (906) 226-7559 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Marquette Housing Commission compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 2
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 50
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 257
Waiting list for the Marquette Housing Commission is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Marquette 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 Marquette County, MI:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $23,050
  • $26,350
  • $29,650
  • $32,900
  • $35,550
  • $38,200
  • $40,800
  • $43,450
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $13,850
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $43,450
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $36,900
  • $42,150
  • $47,400
  • $52,650
  • $56,900
  • $61,100
  • $65,300
  • $69,500

2017 Fair Market Rents for Marquette 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 Marquette County, MI:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$453 $537 $714 $893 $984



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Negaunee Housing Commission Negaunee Housing Commission Negaunee MI N/A N/A Open 10.87 Miles Contact
Ishpeming Housing Commission Ishpeming Housing Commission Ishpeming MI N/A N/A Open 14 Miles Contact
Munising Housing Commission Munising Housing Commission Munising MI 187 200 Open 38.06 Miles Contact
Rapid River Housing Commission Rapid River Housing Commission Rapid River MI 2,429 N/A Open 47.08 Miles Contact
Gladstone Housing Commission Gladstone Housing Commission Gladstone MI 149 327 Open 51.65 Miles Contact
L'Anse Housing Commission L'Anse Housing Commission L'Anse MI N/A N/A Open 52.38 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Marquette Housing Commission Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
257
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Marquette County Quick Facts

Population: 67,676
Persons Per Household: 2.38
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 19.8%
Homeownership Rate: 70.2%
Housing Units: 34,369
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,789
Median Household Income: $45,622