Michigan housing voucher: how to apply, wait, and use one

Last updated 2026-07-10

What is the Michigan housing voucher program?

There is no single statewide Michigan voucher office. The federal housing choice voucher program runs locally through individual Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), which are usually city or county housing commissions. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) administers some vouchers directly, mostly for special populations and rural areas without a local PHA. Most vouchers, though, come from local agencies like the Detroit Housing Commission, Grand Rapids Housing Commission, and Flint Housing Commission. ^[1]

The program is authorized under Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 and codified at 42 U.S.C. § 1437f. Federal rules require that at least 75% of new voucher admissions each year go to households at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Everyone else admitted must be at or below 50% AMI. ^[2]

Here is how it works once you have a voucher. You find a private rental on the open market. The landlord has to agree to participate. The PHA inspects the unit against Housing Quality Standards, then pays the landlord a "housing assistance payment" (HAP) every month. You cover the gap between that payment and the actual rent, which usually lands near 30% of your adjusted income, though the exact math shifts case by case. ^[3]

Want the national view first? Our primer on section 8 lays out the federal rules, or read HUD's own program description.

Who qualifies for a housing voucher in Michigan?

Four things decide eligibility: income, household composition, citizenship or immigration status, and background screening. You clear all four or you don't get in.

Income limits. Each PHA sets income limits from HUD's published AMI for its metro or county. The standard cutoff is 50% AMI, but 75% of slots must go to households at 30% AMI or below. For 2024, HUD set the 50% AMI for a family of four in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro at $46,350 and the 30% AMI threshold at $27,800. Rural and smaller-metro limits run different. Check the specific number at the PHA you're applying to. ^[4]

Household composition. Any household size qualifies. You do not need children or a disability. A single adult qualifies. Many PHAs give preference to households that include people who are homeless, living in substandard housing, paying more than 50% of their income on rent, or who were involuntarily displaced.

Citizenship and immigration status. At least one household member must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. Mixed-status families can apply, and assistance is prorated by the number of eligible members. ^[2]

Background screening. Federal law forces PHAs to deny admission when any household member was evicted from federally assisted housing for drug-related activity in the past three years, or when any member is subject to a lifetime sex offender registration requirement. Beyond those two hard bars, criminal-history screening is discretionary and varies a lot by agency. Ask the PHA for its written admissions policy before you apply. ^[5]

Full-time college students face extra restrictions that can block eligibility even when their income qualifies. HUD's rules at 24 CFR 5.612 cover the student tests.

How do I get a housing voucher in Michigan?

The short version: apply to a PHA with an open waitlist, get placed, wait (often years), then pass a final eligibility check before the PHA hands you a voucher.

Here is the full walk-through.

Step 1: Find a PHA with an open waitlist. This is the hard part. Most large Michigan PHAs keep their lists closed and open them only in short windows, sometimes by lottery. MSHDA's website and HUD's PHA contact directory both list Michigan agencies. Our open section 8 waiting lists tracker helps too. Do not stop at your own city. You can apply to any PHA in Michigan or anywhere in the country, and a voucher from one PHA can usually port to Michigan once you meet certain conditions. ^[6]

Step 2: Submit an application. When a list opens, apply that day. Most PHAs take online applications now. You'll give household members' names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers (for eligible members), current address, income, and contact info. Supporting documents usually aren't required yet.

Step 3: Get placed on the waitlist. The PHA ranks applicants by date and time and by local preferences. Some use a lottery instead of first-come, first-served. You'll get written notice of your placement and a rough position or estimated wait.

Step 4: Keep your information current. PHAs purge applicants who ignore annual update mailings. Move? Notify the PHA in writing. Missing one update letter is the single most common way people lose a spot they spent years earning.

Step 5: Respond to the voucher offer. When your name reaches the top, the PHA calls you in for a formal eligibility interview. Bring documentation of income, assets, household members, and identity. The PHA verifies everything directly with employers, banks, and Social Security.

Step 6: Get your voucher and find housing. Once issued, you typically have 60 to 120 days to find a unit that passes the Housing Quality Standards inspection and whose landlord agrees to participate. Extensions are possible in some cases. ^[3]

Curious how these local agencies are built and why they differ? Our housing authority guide breaks that down.

Which Michigan housing agencies actually have open waitlists right now?

No single authoritative real-time list of open Michigan PHA waitlists exists, and HUD does not keep one in a reliably current format. Here is what you can actually use.

HUD's PHA contact directory at HUD.gov lets you search by state and pulls contact info for every Michigan PHA. From there you call or check each PHA's own site. ^[1]

MSHDA's website (michigan.gov/mshda) lists the agencies it works with and sometimes posts waitlist status for the vouchers it runs directly, including the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program it manages with the VA.

The Detroit Housing Commission and Grand Rapids Housing Commission have long been among the largest Michigan voucher administrators, both running multi-year waitlists. Detroit opened its general list briefly in 2022 and placed roughly 7,500 households on it against about 2,000 anticipated vouchers per year. That math alone implied a three-plus-year wait.

Smaller PHAs in mid-size cities like Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Ann Arbor sometimes open lists with less fanfare and shorter waits. Checking monthly or signing up for PHA email alerts is practical, not paranoid.

One more path. MSHDA runs several specialized programs, including the Homeless Initiative Program and the Family Unification Program (FUP). Those flow through different channels, often a referral from a social service agency or court rather than a public waitlist. If you have a specific qualifying situation (domestic violence, aging out of foster care, chronic homelessness), a local social worker or a call to 211 in Michigan can open doors a standard application never would.

How long is the wait for a housing voucher in Michigan?

It varies enormously, and the numbers are hard to pin down because PHAs don't have to publish real-time waitlist data. Honest answer up front: nobody has perfect figures on this.

HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households report gives the clearest macro view. Nationally, roughly 5.2 million households get some form of HUD rental assistance against an estimated 8 million or more who are income-eligible but unserved. The shortage is severe. ^[7]

For Michigan, the closest benchmark comes from that same database, which tracks current voucher holders by PHA. In 2022, Michigan PHAs collectively administered roughly 50,000 to 55,000 active Housing Choice Vouchers. The gap between that count and the eligible population is huge.

Practical ranges by area:

PHA / Area	Estimated wait (general population)
Detroit Housing Commission	3 to 6+ years (when open)
Grand Rapids Housing Commission	2 to 4 years
Lansing Housing Commission	1 to 3 years
Kalamazoo Housing Commission	1 to 4 years
MSHDA rural areas	Varies; sometimes shorter for specialized programs

These are estimates from publicly reported voucher counts, waitlist-size disclosures, and HUD data. Your actual wait at any agency turns on preferences, turnover, and the funding level Congress sets each year.

One underused move: apply to several PHAs at once. No rule bars you from sitting on more than one waitlist. Get a voucher from a smaller downstate agency but want the Detroit metro? You can often port it after using it for 12 months in the issuing PHA's jurisdiction, sometimes sooner with job or family ties there. ^[6]

How much rent will I pay with a Michigan housing voucher?

Your share comes out of a formula built from your income, the PHA's Payment Standard, and the actual rent your landlord charges. Most people land near 30% of adjusted income.

The basic rule: you pay the higher of (a) 30% of your monthly adjusted income or (b) the amount by which the gross rent tops the Payment Standard. At lease signing, you can never be required to pay more than 40% of your monthly adjusted income. ^[3]

Payment Standards are set by each PHA as a percentage of HUD's published Fair Market Rents (FMRs). HUD publishes FMRs annually for every metro and non-metro area, set at the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers. PHAs can set the Payment Standard anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without special HUD approval, and go outside that band with approval. ^[8]

2024 HUD Fair Market Rents for selected Michigan metros:

Area	1-BR FMR	2-BR FMR	3-BR FMR
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro	$1,087	$1,322	$1,719
Grand Rapids-Kentwood	$1,040	$1,264	$1,664
Lansing-East Lansing	$943	$1,142	$1,474
Ann Arbor	$1,392	$1,682	$2,143
Kalamazoo metro	$867	$1,051	$1,374

Source: HUD FY2024 Fair Market Rents. ^[8]

Say your landlord charges exactly the Payment Standard and your adjusted income is $1,200 a month. You pay $360 (30% of income) and the PHA covers the rest. Now say the landlord charges $200 above the Payment Standard. That whole $200 lands on you, on top of your income-based share. That's why finding a unit priced at or below the PHA's Payment Standard matters so much.

Want the math with worked examples? Our rent-and-payment-standards section runs the numbers.

What kinds of housing can I rent with a Michigan voucher?

Almost any privately owned rental works in principle: apartments, single-family homes, townhouses, manufactured homes (in some programs), even the unit you live in now if your landlord participates and the place passes inspection. The unit has to meet HUD's Housing Quality Standards, which cover basic habitability. Working heat, no serious safety hazards, adequate plumbing, functioning smoke detectors, and the like. ^[9]

The gross rent (rent plus any utilities you pay) also has to be reasonable next to unassisted units in the same market. The PHA makes that call. A landlord can't charge a voucher tenant more than they charge unassisted tenants for comparable units.

The real bottleneck is usually finding a willing landlord. Michigan is not a source-of-income (SOI) protection state at the state level as of mid-2026, so state law does not stop a private landlord from refusing you solely because you hold a voucher. Some local ordinances do protect voucher holders. Ann Arbor, for one, enacted protections. Check your specific city or county. ^[10]

For rental leads, section 8 houses for rent and go section 8 list landlords who have already opted in.

If you'd rather have subsidized housing that skips the private-landlord hunt, hud housing covers public housing and HUD-owned properties, and low income housing tax credit covers the LIHTC apartment stock, a large source of affordable units in Michigan. Older adults should also check low income senior housing for dedicated senior communities.

What do Michigan landlords need to know about accepting vouchers?

Landlords in Michigan choose to participate. No state law forces them. But the money is predictable, and for landlords who run it well, the income is steady. Here is what the process looks like from the landlord's chair.

First, you agree to rent to a specific voucher holder at a rent that is both reasonable (the PHA decides) and at or below the applicable Payment Standard. Price above the Payment Standard and the tenant's out-of-pocket cost climbs, so many voucher holders walk.

Second, the unit has to pass a Housing Quality Standards inspection before the PHA signs the Housing Assistance Payment contract. The inspection covers structural safety, heating, plumbing, electrical, lead-based paint (for pre-1978 units with children under six), and general cleanliness. Fix any failures before move-in. ^[9]

Third, once approved, you sign a HAP contract directly with the PHA. The PHA pays its portion straight to you, usually by direct deposit, on the first of every month. The tenant pays their share per the lease. In effect a government agency guarantees the larger slice of your rent.

The HAP contract sits separate from the lease. You keep a normal landlord-tenant relationship, including the right to pursue eviction for lease violations, though the PHA's rules add some procedural steps. You can also request annual rent increases by notifying the PHA, subject to a reasonableness review.

VoucherReady has a one-time landlord kit that walks through the HAP contract, an inspection-prep checklist, and rent-reasonableness documentation in plain language. First voucher tenant and want to skip the paperwork surprises? That kit is worth a look.

For the wider landlord picture, our rental assistance guide covers payment mechanics, and housing section 8 program walks both tenant and landlord steps.

Can I use a Michigan voucher to move to another state (or bring one here)?

Yes. It's called portability, and it's a right under the voucher program, with conditions. ^[6]

Hold a voucher from a Michigan PHA and want to move out of state? You can port out after you've leased a unit under the voucher for at least 12 months. Not there yet? You can still port right away if you have a job or family in the destination area, or if you were a victim of domestic violence. Once ported, you work with the receiving PHA in your new location.

Coming to Michigan with an out-of-state voucher works the same way in reverse. You contact a Michigan PHA (the receiving PHA), and it absorbs your voucher. The receiving PHA may bill the issuing PHA for costs, or absorb the voucher into its own funding. Either way, the Michigan PHA handles your inspections, payment standards, and recertifications after the move.

PHAs are not allowed to deny portability to keep voucher holders trapped in their jurisdiction, though administrative delays get frustrating. HUD's rules at 24 CFR 982.353 through 982.355 govern the whole process.

Portability is also a reason to apply to smaller Michigan PHAs even if you're aiming for a bigger city later. A voucher anywhere in Michigan can eventually land you where you want, given patience and the 12-month clock.

What special voucher programs exist in Michigan?

Beyond the standard Housing Choice Voucher, Michigan taps several targeted programs. Most of them come through a referral, not a public application.

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH). A joint HUD-VA program pairing vouchers with VA case management for homeless veterans. Administered through Detroit VASH, Grand Rapids VASH, and other VA medical center sites in Michigan. Referrals come through the VA, not a public waitlist. ^[11]

Family Unification Program (FUP). Vouchers for families where children are at risk of separation, or in foster care, partly because of inadequate housing. Also open to youth aging out of foster care, who can get a 36-month voucher. Child welfare agencies make the referrals.

Project-Based Vouchers. Instead of a tenant-based voucher that travels with you, these attach to specific units in specific developments. MSHDA runs many of them. The trade: you give up mobility, but the waitlist for one building is sometimes shorter than the general tenant-based line.

Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs). Issued to Michigan under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, aimed at people who were homeless, at risk of homelessness, or fleeing domestic violence. Most Michigan EHVs went out in 2022 and 2023. Some may still circulate through local PHAs.

Mainstream Vouchers. For non-elderly people with disabilities. PHAs apply to HUD for additional Mainstream Vouchers, and Michigan agencies have joined past funding rounds.

For any of these, the way in almost always runs through a local PHA or a referring social service agency. Calling 211 in Michigan is a reasonable first move if you think you might qualify.

How do I get a housing voucher in NYC? (And how does it compare to Michigan?)

This one comes up enough to answer head-on: getting a voucher in New York City runs through a different set of agencies, and it's harder in almost every way.

NYC has three main voucher channels.

1. NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA). NYCHA runs federal Housing Choice Vouchers alongside its own public housing. Its Section 8 waitlist has been closed to new applicants for years, with the last lottery held in 2009. The list carries roughly 200,000 applicants, per NYCHA's own reporting.

2. NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). HPD runs a separate Section 8 program. Its waitlist has also sat closed for long stretches and opens through periodic lotteries.

3. New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). The state housing agency runs its own vouchers, mostly for upstate and suburban areas, with some NYC-area presence.

The city also funds voucher-like programs that aren't federal Section 8 but work similarly:

• CityFHEPS (City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement): a local rent supplement run by HRA for households who are homeless or at risk. Income and eligibility rules differ from federal vouchers.
• FHEPS: a state-funded rental assistance program for families with children on public assistance who face eviction or homelessness.

The core difference between Michigan and NYC comes down to scale and market. In Michigan many PHAs are smaller, some lists cycle applicants in two to four years, and a softer housing market makes vouchers easier to actually use. In NYC, waits run into the decades for most applicants, rents routinely blow past Payment Standards, and even with NYC Human Rights Law banning source-of-income discrimination, landlord acceptance is still hard to secure in practice.

Stuck in NYC and want a federal voucher? The realistic play: hit every open NYCHA and HPD lottery, apply to other New York State PHAs in areas where you could actually live, and pursue city programs like CityFHEPS if you qualify. The NYC Housing Connect portal (housingconnect.nyc.gov) lists affordable-housing lotteries, some with project-based vouchers.

For the shared foundation both states run on, the housing choice voucher program article explains the federal rules.

What are your rights as a voucher holder in Michigan?

Voucher holders carry federal protections that apply no matter which Michigan PHA issued the voucher. Know them before you need them.

Fair Housing Act protections. The Fair Housing Act bars discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status in any housing transaction, rentals included. HUD enforces it. A landlord who refuses you over any of those can be reported to HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. ^[12]

Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act adds state-level protection for religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, and marital status. It does not add voucher status or source of income as a protected class. ^[10]

Informal hearing rights. If a PHA denies your application, terminates your voucher, or cuts your assistance, you can contest it at an informal hearing. The PHA has to give written notice with the reason, the right to review its file on your case, and the right to present evidence. 24 CFR 982.554 covers denial hearings; 24 CFR 982.555 covers termination hearings. ^[2]

VAWA protections. Violence Against Women Act protections apply to all HUD housing programs, vouchers included. A PHA cannot terminate your voucher solely because you were a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. You also have the right to an emergency transfer to a new unit if you're in danger. ^[13]

Rent increases. Your landlord cannot raise your rent without proper notice and PHA approval. Unilateral increases outside the HAP contract process are not enforceable.

Think your rights got trampled? MSHDA, local legal aid groups like Michigan Legal Help (michiganlegalhelp.org), and HUD's fair housing complaint portal are all real options, more than theoretical ones.

For tenant-rights content on the full range of PHA disputes, see our article-1-section-8 overview.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a housing voucher in Michigan if every waitlist near me is closed?

Apply to every Michigan PHA with an open list, more than your local one. You are not restricted to your city or county. Smaller PHAs in mid-size cities open briefly and often. Check MSHDA's site, HUD's PHA directory, and housing authority websites monthly. Also call 211 about specialized programs like VASH, FUP, or Emergency Housing Vouchers, which have separate referral paths and may skip the public waitlist entirely.

How long does it take to get a Section 8 voucher in Michigan?

It depends on the PHA and when the list was last opened. Detroit-area waits have historically run three to six or more years. Smaller-city PHAs can be one to three years. No PHA publishes a reliable real-time estimate, but many tell you your approximate position at application. The only ways to shorten the wait: qualify for a local preference (homelessness, displacement, high rent burden) or apply to several PHAs at once.

What income do I need to qualify for a housing voucher in Michigan?

You must be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for the PHA's area. For a family of four in the Detroit metro in 2024, that was $46,350. Seventy-five percent of new vouchers must go to households at or below 30% AMI, which was $27,800 for a Detroit family of four in 2024. HUD publishes income limits annually. Check the specific number for your PHA, since AMI varies by metro.

Can I use a Michigan Section 8 voucher to rent any house or apartment?

Any privately owned rental works in principle, including houses, apartments, townhouses, and manufactured homes. The unit must pass HUD's Housing Quality Standards inspection, and the rent has to be reasonable next to similar unassisted units. The landlord must agree to participate. Michigan has no statewide source-of-income protection law, so landlords can legally refuse voucher holders unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

Does Michigan have source-of-income protection for voucher holders?

No, not at the state level as of mid-2026. Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act does not list voucher status or source of income as a protected class. Some local jurisdictions like Ann Arbor have enacted their own protections. If a landlord refuses you solely because you hold a voucher, that's legal under Michigan state law in most cities. Check your specific municipality's fair housing ordinances.

Can I transfer my Michigan voucher to another state?

Yes, after you've used your voucher in the issuing PHA's jurisdiction for at least 12 months. Before 12 months, you can port if you have a job or family in the new area, or if you're fleeing domestic violence. The process means notifying your current PHA and contacting a receiving PHA in your destination state. HUD's portability rules at 24 CFR 982.353-982.355 govern it.

What happens at a Michigan Section 8 housing inspection?

A PHA inspector visits the unit and checks it against HUD's Housing Quality Standards: working heat, hot and cold water, functioning electrical, smoke detectors, no serious structural defects, lead paint condition (for pre-1978 units with children under six), and basic habitability. Failures must be fixed before move-in. Minor issues get repaired fast; major ones like a broken furnace must be corrected before the HAP contract is signed. Inspections usually take under an hour.

How do I get a housing voucher in NYC?

Apply through NYCHA and HPD when their lotteries open; both waitlists have been effectively closed for years, with waits measured in decades. Also explore NYC-specific programs like CityFHEPS (run by HRA for homeless or at-risk households) and FHEPS for families on public assistance. The NYC Housing Connect portal lists affordable-housing lotteries with project-based vouchers, sometimes a faster path than tenant-based Section 8 in NYC.

What is MSHDA's role in Michigan's voucher program?

MSHDA (Michigan State Housing Development Authority) acts as a PHA directly for areas without a local housing commission, runs specialized voucher programs like Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing with the VA, and funds project-based vouchers in developments across the state. MSHDA also oversees fair housing compliance at the state level. It does not run the general tenant-based voucher program for Detroit, Grand Rapids, or most major Michigan cities.

Can a Michigan landlord refuse Section 8 vouchers?

Under Michigan state law, yes. Michigan has no statewide source-of-income protection law as of mid-2026, so private landlords are not required to accept vouchers. Some cities like Ann Arbor have local ordinances banning source-of-income discrimination. Federal Fair Housing law still bars discrimination based on race, national origin, disability, familial status, and other protected classes, but voucher status itself is not a federally protected class.

What is the difference between a tenant-based and project-based voucher in Michigan?

A tenant-based voucher belongs to you and moves with you; you find any qualifying rental. A project-based voucher attaches to a specific unit in a specific building. Leave that unit and you lose the subsidy. Project-based vouchers are common in MSHDA-funded developments and some LIHTC buildings. Their advantage: the wait for one building can be shorter than the general tenant-based list, and the unit is already inspected and approved.

What is the VASH program and who qualifies in Michigan?

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) combines HUD Housing Choice Vouchers with VA case management services for homeless veterans. Eligibility requires being a veteran currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of it. Referrals come through VA medical centers, not a public application. In Michigan, VASH runs through VA facilities in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Saginaw, Battle Creek, Iron Mountain, and other sites. Contact your nearest VA medical center to start.

Can I apply for Section 8 in Michigan if I have a criminal record?

It depends on the record and the specific PHA's admissions policy. Federal law mandates denial for lifetime sex offender registrants and for anyone evicted from federally assisted housing for drug-related activity in the past three years. Beyond those hard bars, each PHA sets its own discretionary screening rules. Some PHAs have reformed their policies under HUD guidance to avoid blanket bans. Request the PHA's written Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy before you apply.

How do I check the status of my Michigan Section 8 waitlist application?

Contact the PHA directly. Most Michigan PHAs have a phone number or online portal where applicants check their position. You'll need your application confirmation number or ID. Respond right away to any written requests for updates; failing to return an annual update letter is the most common way applicants lose their spot after years of waiting. Keep your mailing address and phone number current with every PHA you applied to.

Sources

1. HUD.gov, PHA Contact Information for Michigan: HUD maintains a directory of all Michigan Public Housing Agencies administering the Housing Choice Voucher program
2. Code of Federal Regulations, 24 CFR Part 982, HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Rules: 75% of new voucher admissions must go to households at or below 30% AMI; informal hearing rights are codified at 24 CFR 982.554 and 982.555
3. HUD.gov, Housing Choice Vouchers Fact Sheet: Voucher holders pay approximately 30% of adjusted monthly income toward rent; the PHA pays the housing assistance payment directly to the landlord
4. HUD.gov, FY2024 Income Limits Documentation System (HUD User): 2024 income limits for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro: 50% AMI for a family of four is $46,350; 30% AMI is $27,800
5. Code of Federal Regulations, 24 CFR Part 982, Subpart E, Admission and Denial Rules: Federal law requires denial for lifetime sex offender registrants and for households evicted from federally assisted housing for drug-related activity within the past three years
6. Code of Federal Regulations, 24 CFR 982.353-982.355, Portability: Voucher holders may port to another PHA jurisdiction after 12 months of lease-up; PHAs cannot deny portability requests
7. HUD User, Picture of Subsidized Households: Michigan PHAs collectively administered approximately 50,000 to 55,000 active Housing Choice Vouchers as of 2022; nationally about 5.2 million households receive HUD rental assistance
8. HUD User, FY2024 Fair Market Rents: 2024 Fair Market Rents for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn: 1-BR $1,087, 2-BR $1,322, 3-BR $1,719; Ann Arbor 2-BR $1,682
9. HUD.gov, Housing Quality Standards (Housing Choice Voucher Program): Units must pass a Housing Quality Standards inspection covering heat, plumbing, electrical, smoke detectors, lead-based paint, and structural safety before the HAP contract is executed
10. Michigan Legislature, Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.2101 et seq.: Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act does not include source of income or voucher status as a protected class
11. HUD.gov, HUD-VASH Program: HUD-VASH combines Housing Choice Vouchers with VA case management for homeless veterans; referrals come through the VA
12. HUD.gov, Fair Housing Act: The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in rentals based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status
13. HUD.gov, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Housing Protections: VAWA protections apply to HUD housing programs including vouchers; a PHA cannot terminate a voucher solely because the holder was a victim of domestic violence, and an emergency transfer right applies
14. Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA): MSHDA administers specialized voucher programs including VASH, Family Unification Program, and project-based vouchers in Michigan