East Lansing, MI Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in East Lansing ranges from $1,330 (ZIP 48826) to $1,540 (ZIP 48823), with a median of $1,530 across 4 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48823 | $1,210 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $1,960 | $2,020 |
| 48824 | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $1,940 | $2,000 |
| 48825 | $1,210 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $1,960 | $2,020 |
| 48826 | $1,040 | $1,060 | $1,330 | $1,690 | $1,750 |
Income limits: Ingham County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom