Fair Market Rents: Midland County, MI (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Midland County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | MI median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $907/mo | $756 (+20%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $925/mo | $841 (+10%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,193/mo | $1,033 (+15%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,518/mo | $1,353 (+12%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $1,682/mo | $1,571 (+7%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MI. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Midland County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Midland County
We track 19 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman | 3 | 62 |
| Midland | 17 | 989 |