The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Houghton County, MI, MI

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Houghton County, MI, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $639 to a high of $781, with an average of $710.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $682, a maximum of $834, and an average of $758.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $815, peaking at a maximum of $996, and averaging at $905.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,148, a maximum of $1,403, and an average of $1,275.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,382 to a maximum of $1,690, with an average of $1,536.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Houghton County, MI Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Houghton County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $639 $682 $815 $1,148 $1,382
Average Rent $710 $758 $905 $1,275 $1,536
High Rent(110%) $781 $834 $996 $1,403 $1,690
2023 Houghton County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $516 $612 $743 $1,057 $1,266
Average Rent $573 $680 $826 $1,174 $1,407
High Rent (110%) $630 $748 $909 $1,291 $1,548
2022 Houghton County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $453 $551 $681 $968 $1,166
Average Rent $503 $612 $757 $1,075 $1,296
High Rent(110%) $553 $673 $833 $1,183 $1,426
2021 Houghton County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $436 $524 $661 $894 $1,144
Average Rent $484 $582 $734 $993 $1,271
High Rent (110%) $532 $640 $807 $1,092 $1,398
2020 Houghton County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $424 $500 $642 $829 $1,127
Average Rent $471 $555 $713 $921 $1,252
High Rent(110%) $518 $611 $784 $1,013 $1,377
2019 Houghton County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $431 $482 $630 $808 $1,100
Average Rent $479 $536 $700 $898 $1,222
High Rent (110%) $527 $590 $770 $988 $1,344
2018 Houghton County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $446 $485 $643 $816 $1,061
Average Rent $496 $539 $714 $907 $1,179
High Rent(110%) $546 $593 $785 $998 $1,297
2017 Houghton County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $398 $465 $613 $775 $933
Average Rent $442 $517 $681 $861 $1,037
High Rent (110%) $486 $569 $749 $947 $1,141


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