How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 48353?

For ZIP 48353 in Livingston County, MI, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,540 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,385 to $1,695. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 48353?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48353, by bedroom size: studio $1,220, 1-bedroom $1,350, 2-bedroom $1,540, 3-bedroom $2,130, 4-bedroom $2,470. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 48353

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48353 in Livingston County, Michigan: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Michigan.

Studio

$1,220

1 BR

$1,350

2 BR

$1,540

3 BR

$2,130

4 BR

$2,470

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 48353?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $1,350 for a one-bedroom and $1,540 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 48353. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$1,385

FMR (100%)

$1,540

High (110%)

$1,695

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 48353 at $1,540 is $63 higher than the Livingston County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,477. This is a comparison of HUD benchmarks. It does not establish the agency's adopted standard or the assistance available to a particular household.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 48353?

No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 48353. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

Michigan Public Act 195 of 2024 (effective April 2, 2025)

Michigan Public Act 195 of 2024 added source-of-income protection to state law, effective April 2 2025. BUT the state law only applies to landlords with 5 or more rental units — small landlords (1-4 units) remain exempt at the state level. Local ordinances may cover the small-landlord gap; Detroit and Southfield both do.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 48353?: For ZIP 48353 in Livingston County, MI, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,540 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,385 to $1,695. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 48353?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48353, by bedroom size: studio $1,220, 1-bedroom $1,350, 2-bedroom $1,540, 3-bedroom $2,130, 4-bedroom $2,470. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 48353

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 48353 maps to Livingston County, MI · FIPS 26093. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.