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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $581 to a high of $711, with an average of $646.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $641, a maximum of $783, and an average of $712.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $832, peaking at a maximum of $1,016, and averaging at $924.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,149, a maximum of $1,405, and an average of $1,277.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,205 to a maximum of $1,473, with an average of $1,339.

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 St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $581 $641 $832 $1,149 $1,205
Average Rent $646 $712 $924 $1,277 $1,339
High Rent(110%) $711 $783 $1,016 $1,405 $1,473
2023 St. Joseph County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $514 $579 $743 $1,004 $1,062
Average Rent $571 $643 $826 $1,115 $1,180
High Rent (110%) $628 $707 $909 $1,227 $1,298
2022 St. Joseph County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $473 $533 $684 $904 $964
Average Rent $526 $592 $760 $1,004 $1,071
High Rent(110%) $579 $651 $836 $1,104 $1,178
2021 St. Joseph County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $464 $525 $678 $873 $967
Average Rent $516 $583 $753 $970 $1,074
High Rent (110%) $568 $641 $828 $1,067 $1,181
2020 St. Joseph County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $446 $491 $642 $812 $967
Average Rent $495 $546 $713 $902 $1,074
High Rent(110%) $545 $601 $784 $992 $1,181
2019 St. Joseph County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $471 $476 $630 $789 $962
Average Rent $523 $529 $700 $877 $1,069
High Rent (110%) $575 $582 $770 $965 $1,176
2018 St. Joseph County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $474 $489 $650 $819 $1,017
Average Rent $527 $543 $722 $910 $1,130
High Rent(110%) $580 $597 $794 $1,001 $1,243
2017 St. Joseph County, MI, MI Low Rent (90%) $445 $480 $638 $817 $933
Average Rent $494 $533 $709 $908 $1,037
High Rent (110%) $543 $586 $780 $999 $1,141


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