Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Menominee County, Michigan
Menominee County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,014 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $692 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.50 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,014
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 25% less than in Michigan
- Typical rent
- $692
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 39% less than in Michigan
- Wage needed
- $19.50
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 8% less than in Michigan
Only here
Renting in Menominee County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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13% of households in Menominee County have no internet at home, against 7% in Michigan.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Menominee County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $745 | $14.33 | $29,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $817 | $15.71 | $32,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,014 | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,404 | $27.00 | $56,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,426 | $27.42 | $57,040 |
HUD area: Menominee County, MI. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 13 ZIP codes in Menominee County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 49847 to $1,410 in 49821. 9 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,014).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 49812 | Menominee County, MI | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,940 | $1,970 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49821 | Menominee County, MI | $1,040 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,950 | $1,980 |
| 49847 | Menominee County, MI | $740 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,440 |
| 49848 | Menominee County, MI | $750 | $820 | $1,020 | $1,410 | $1,440 |
| 49858 | Menominee County, MI | $760 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,450 |
| 49863 | Menominee County, MI | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,400 | $1,940 | $1,970 |
| 49873 | Dickinson County, MI | $830 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,490 | $1,670 |
| 49873 | Menominee County, MI | $830 | $920 | $1,120 | $1,490 | $1,670 |
| 49874 | Menominee County, MI | $740 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,440 |
| 49886 | Menominee County, MI | $810 | $900 | $1,110 | $1,550 | $1,580 |
| 49887 | Menominee County, MI | $740 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,440 |
| 49893 | Menominee County, MI | $760 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,450 |
| 49896 | Menominee County, MI | $740 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,440 |
- 49812 · Menominee County, MI $1,400$1,940
- 49821 · Menominee County, MI $1,410$1,950
- 49847 · Menominee County, MI $1,010$1,410
- 49848 · Menominee County, MI $1,020$1,410
- 49858 · Menominee County, MI $1,030$1,430
- 49863 · Menominee County, MI $1,400$1,940
- 49873 · Dickinson County, MI $1,120$1,490
- 49873 · Menominee County, MI $1,120$1,490
- 49874 · Menominee County, MI $1,010$1,410
- 49886 · Menominee County, MI $1,110$1,550
- 49887 · Menominee County, MI $1,010$1,410
- 49893 · Menominee County, MI $1,030$1,430
- 49896 · Menominee County, MI $1,010$1,410
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Menominee County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
2,002 households rent in Menominee County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 20%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Menominee 46%
- Michigan 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Menominee County
HUD lists 9 properties with homes for low-income households in Menominee County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 1
- HUD-assisted
- 6
- public housing
- 2
435 homes in all; 378 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Bridge View Apts Public housing 1801 8th Ave, Menominee 49858 142 homes, 127 low-income · Run by Menominee Housing Commission · Average payment: $425 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (906) 863-8717
- Hay Creek Apts HUD-assisted 1110 38th Ave, Menominee 49858 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 863-8903
- Interfaith Manor HUD-assisted 1220 9th Ave, Menominee 49858 51 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 863-2211
- Maple Aire Apartments HUD-assisted E838 Gerue St, Stephenson 49887 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 753-4611
- Pleasant Acres HUD-assisted N15967 US Highway 41, Powers 49874 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 399-8340
- Golden Shores Public housing W5577 W 3rd St, Hermansville 49847 24 low-income homes · Run by Hermansville Housing Commission · Average payment: $425 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (906) 498-3170
- Northland New Hope Heights HUD-assisted 1520 46th Ave, Menominee 49858 18 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 864-2168
- Cedar Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted E817 Gerue St, Stephenson 49887 14 low-income homes · For older adults · (906) 753-4611
- Lloyd House Tax credit (LIHTC) 927 1st St, Menominee 49858 42 homes · In service since 2013 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Menominee County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Menominee County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
Area median income: $83,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Menominee County, MI. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $671 – $820
- 1 bedroom $735 – $899
- 2 bedrooms $913 – $1,115
- 3 bedrooms $1,264 – $1,544
- 4 bedrooms $1,283 – $1,569
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Menominee Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 64 vouchers · 127 public housing units (906) 863-8717 Menominee Housing Commission: mhcdirector@outlook.com
- Hermansville Housing Commission Public housing · 24 public housing units (906) 498-3170 Hermansville Housing Commission: HHC.goldenshores@gmail.com
Housing agencies in Michigan Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Michigan
What Michigan law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- MCL 554.602
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- MCL 554.609(1)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 days
- MCL 554.134(2)
- Only a court order can remove youMCL 600.2918(2)
- Protection from retaliationMCL 600.5720(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Menominee County
This is the nearest HUD-approved agency. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Inc.
504 Ludington St, Escanaba · 26 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Menominee County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Michigan, the average home bill was $119 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,028
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,014
- Security deposit
- $1,014
- Total
- $2,028
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Menominee County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $745; 1 bedroom: $817; 2 bedrooms: $1,014; 3 bedrooms: $1,404; 4 bedrooms: $1,426. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Menominee County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,014) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.50 an hour full time, or $40,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Menominee County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $41,800 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Menominee County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $913 and $1,115 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Menominee County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 49847 to $1,410 in 49821. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Menominee County?
HUD lists 9 properties with homes for low-income households in Menominee County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Menominee County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Menominee County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).