Mackinac County Housing Commission, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Mackinac County Housing Commission administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, MI, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · Mackinac County Housing Commission vs nearby MI agencies
- Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
32,308 units
- Detroit Housing Commission 6,612
Detroit Housing Commission
6,612 units
- Grand Rapids Housing Commission 3,808
Grand Rapids Housing Commission
3,808 units
- Ann Arbor Housing Commission 2,324
Ann Arbor Housing Commission
2,324 units
- Lansing Housing Commission 2,252
Lansing Housing Commission
2,252 units
The verdict
Mackinac County Housing Commission in MI currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 48 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
As a HUD-certified Public Housing Authority in MI, Mackinac County Housing Commission runs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with 0 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Reach the agency directly for current waitlist status and application steps.
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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High Performer bracket
Total authorized units
48
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among MI PHAs
2-BR standard range · MI
$933–$1,607 /mo
Median $951/mo · 2-BR
Inside HUD's Federal Record for Mackinac County Housing Commission
This agency shows 0 active Section 8 / HCV authorizations in HUD's directory right now, but it does still hold 48 total authorized units through other HUD programs. That count sits inside HUD's national PIH roster of 3,780 Section 8 agencies, MI's share of the total, where Mackinac County Housing Commission is listed as an active administering entity. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "High Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. HUD sets the ceiling; each PHA still runs its own waitlist, admissions plan, and local preferences under the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the number above caps capacity without guaranteeing an open list today.
its main line is 9065863414. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across MI's 77 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $933-$1,607/month (median $951); Mackinac County Housing Commission sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 9065863414
- Fax
- 9065866287
- maccohoco@att.net
- Executive Director
- maccohoco@att.net · 9065863414
How to apply at Mackinac County Housing Commission
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Mackinac County Housing Commission Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across MI's 77 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $933–$1,607/month (median $951). Mackinac County Housing Commission sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in MI
A closed waitlist here doesn't rule out the region, applying to several nearby PHAs at once is the standard workaround. Agencies close by:
- Michigan State Housing Development Authority · 32,308 units
- Detroit Housing Commission · 6,612 units
- Grand Rapids Housing Commission · 3,808 units
- Ann Arbor Housing Commission · 2,324 units
- Lansing Housing Commission · 2,252 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Mackinac County Housing Commission. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.