Section 8 Rent in ZIP 48453
FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48453 in Sanilac County, Michigan: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Michigan.
What is the average rent in ZIP 48453?
HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $830 for a one-bedroom and $1,060 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 48453. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.
Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)
Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.
Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.
ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)
ZIP 48453 at $1,060 is $87 higher than the Sanilac County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $973. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 48453?
No. Michigan law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 48453. 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.
View statute →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 48453?
- For ZIP 48453 in Sanilac County, MI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,060 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $955 to $1,165 before the tenant's utility allowance.
- What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 48453?
- HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 48453, by bedroom size: studio $750, 1-bedroom $830, 2-bedroom $1,060, 3-bedroom $1,300, 4-bedroom $1,400. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 48453
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 48453 maps to Sanilac County, MI · FIPS 26151. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.