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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $632 to a high of $772, with an average of $702.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $688, a maximum of $840, and an average of $764.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $904, peaking at a maximum of $1,104, and averaging at $1,004.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,212, a maximum of $1,482, and an average of $1,347.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,391 to a maximum of $1,701, with an average of $1,546.

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 Otsego 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 Otsego County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $632 $688 $904 $1,212 $1,391
Average Rent $702 $764 $1,004 $1,347 $1,546
High Rent(110%) $772 $840 $1,104 $1,482 $1,701
2023 Otsego County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $572 $629 $828 $1,097 $1,255
Average Rent $636 $699 $920 $1,219 $1,394
High Rent (110%) $700 $769 $1,012 $1,341 $1,533
2022 Otsego County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $548 $602 $792 $1,015 $1,162
Average Rent $609 $669 $880 $1,128 $1,291
High Rent(110%) $670 $736 $968 $1,241 $1,420
2021 Otsego County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $534 $590 $779 $1,010 $1,096
Average Rent $593 $656 $865 $1,122 $1,218
High Rent (110%) $652 $722 $952 $1,234 $1,340
2020 Otsego County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $489 $537 $703 $945 $1,000
Average Rent $543 $597 $781 $1,050 $1,111
High Rent(110%) $597 $657 $859 $1,155 $1,222
2019 Otsego County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $482 $533 $689 $951 $994
Average Rent $535 $592 $766 $1,057 $1,104
High Rent (110%) $589 $651 $843 $1,163 $1,214
2018 Otsego County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $487 $524 $685 $951 $1,037
Average Rent $541 $582 $761 $1,057 $1,152
High Rent(110%) $595 $640 $837 $1,163 $1,267
2017 Otsego County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $464 $524 $656 $907 $1,009
Average Rent $516 $582 $729 $1,008 $1,121
High Rent (110%) $568 $640 $802 $1,109 $1,233


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