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

Grand Rapids, MI 49544's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

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 the 49544 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $936 to a high of $1,144, with an average of $1,040.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $972, a maximum of $1,188, and an average of $1,080.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,170, peaking at a maximum of $1,430, and averaging at $1,300.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,530, a maximum of $1,870, and an average of $1,700.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,674 to a maximum of $2,046, with an average of $1,860.

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.

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

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Low Rent (90%) $936 $972 $1,170 $1,530 $1,674
Average Rent $1,040 $1,080 $1,300 $1,700 $1,860
High Rent(110%) $1,144 $1,188 $1,430 $1,870 $2,046
2024 Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Low Rent (90%) $936 $972 $1,170 $1,530 $1,674
Average Rent $1,040 $1,080 $1,300 $1,700 $1,860
High Rent (110%) $1,144 $1,188 $1,430 $1,870 $2,046
2023 Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Low Rent (90%) $909 $954 $1,152 $1,494 $1,674
Average Rent $1,010 $1,060 $1,280 $1,660 $1,860
High Rent(110%) $1,111 $1,166 $1,408 $1,826 $2,046
2022 Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Low Rent (90%) $693 $738 $900 $1,170 $1,332
Average Rent $770 $820 $1,000 $1,300 $1,480
High Rent (110%) $847 $902 $1,100 $1,430 $1,628
2021 Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Low Rent (90%) $639 $702 $855 $1,125 $1,287
Average Rent $710 $780 $950 $1,250 $1,430
High Rent(110%) $781 $858 $1,045 $1,375 $1,573
2020 Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Low Rent (90%) $603 $675 $819 $1,107 $1,260
Average Rent $670 $750 $910 $1,230 $1,400
High Rent (110%) $737 $825 $1,001 $1,353 $1,540
2019 Grand Rapids, MI 49544 Low Rent (90%) $522 $621 $765 $1,053 $1,197
Average Rent $580 $690 $850 $1,170 $1,330
High Rent(110%) $638 $759 $935 $1,287 $1,463


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