Traverse City, MI Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Traverse City ranges from $1,430 (ZIP 49686) to $1,600 (ZIP 49685), with a median of $1,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49684 | $1,210 | $1,230 | $1,450 | $1,850 | $1,940 |
| 49685 | $1,320 | $1,320 | $1,600 | $2,100 | $2,150 |
| 49686 | $1,180 | $1,180 | $1,430 | $1,880 | $1,920 |
| 49696 | $1,210 | $1,220 | $1,470 | $1,930 | $1,970 |
Income limits: Grand Traverse County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom