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

Mecosta 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 Mecosta County, MI, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $590 to a high of $722, with an average of $656.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $719, a maximum of $879, and an average of $799.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $845, peaking at a maximum of $1,033, and averaging at $939.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,079, a maximum of $1,319, and an average of $1,199.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,198 to a maximum of $1,464, with an average of $1,331.

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 Mecosta 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 Mecosta County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $590 $719 $845 $1,079 $1,198
Average Rent $656 $799 $939 $1,199 $1,331
High Rent(110%) $722 $879 $1,033 $1,319 $1,464
2023 Mecosta County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $514 $636 $743 $945 $1,188
Average Rent $571 $707 $826 $1,050 $1,320
High Rent (110%) $628 $778 $909 $1,155 $1,452
2022 Mecosta County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $497 $581 $689 $877 $1,022
Average Rent $552 $646 $766 $974 $1,136
High Rent(110%) $607 $711 $843 $1,071 $1,250
2021 Mecosta County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $552 $555 $661 $839 $901
Average Rent $613 $617 $734 $932 $1,001
High Rent (110%) $674 $679 $807 $1,025 $1,101
2020 Mecosta County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $548 $551 $642 $824 $869
Average Rent $609 $612 $713 $915 $966
High Rent(110%) $670 $673 $784 $1,007 $1,063
2019 Mecosta County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $530 $533 $630 $837 $851
Average Rent $589 $592 $700 $930 $946
High Rent (110%) $648 $651 $770 $1,023 $1,041
2018 Mecosta County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $446 $527 $627 $851 $854
Average Rent $495 $586 $697 $946 $949
High Rent(110%) $545 $645 $767 $1,041 $1,044
2017 Mecosta County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $434 $518 $613 $842 $845
Average Rent $482 $575 $681 $935 $939
High Rent (110%) $530 $633 $749 $1,029 $1,033


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