Section 8 Rent in ZIP 49713
FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 49713 in Charlevoix 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.
What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 49713?
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 $820 for a one-bedroom and $1,070 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 49713. 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.
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 49713 at $1,070 is $49 lower than the Charlevoix County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,119. The difference describes HUD benchmarks, not a reduction in your voucher. Confirm the applicable schedule with the agency administering your assistance.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 49713?
Michigan has source-of-income protections for covered housing in ZIP 49713. Coverage, property exemptions and current court decisions matter; a voucher refusal may be unlawful. Check the source and coverage notes below or ask the civil-rights agency or legal aid about the property.
MCL 554.601c (2024 PA 178) and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.2502 (2024 PA 180)
Landlords with five or more units may not deny or advertise against tenants because they use a Housing Choice Voucher or HUD-VASH. File with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights or sue in circuit court. Coverage exceptions: Does not apply to a landlord, counting related entities, with fewer than five rental units in the state.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Charlevoix County
Boyne City Housing Commission
Boyne City · PHA code MI084
63 Section 8 unitsEast Jordan Housing Commission
East Jordan · PHA code MI118
0 Section 8 unitsCharlevoix Housing Commission
Charlevoix · PHA code MI182
0 Section 8 units
These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 49713?
- For ZIP 49713 in Charlevoix County, MI, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $965 to $1,175. 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 49713?
- HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 49713, by bedroom size: studio $760, 1-bedroom $820, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,460, 4-bedroom $1,530. 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.
- Which housing authority covers ZIP 49713?
- Agencies listed for Charlevoix County include Boyne City Housing Commission, East Jordan Housing Commission, Charlevoix Housing Commission. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.
Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 49713
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
Landlord and investor tools for Charlevoix County
RentalCalcsFree calculators and guides from RentalCalcs, built by the VoucherMatch team, for landlords deciding whether to accept vouchers.
- Charlevoix County rental market dataRents, home prices, cap rates and cash flow estimates for investors.
- Section 8 rent analyzerHUD rent benchmarks and modeled comparisons for Michigan ZIP codes. Confirm adopted amounts with the agency.
- Compare HUD benchmarks with market rent in MichiganExplore modeled ZIP comparisons; these do not establish an approved rent or agency payment.
- Average rent in MichiganMarket rent versus HUD fair market rent by city and bedroom count.
- How Section 8 rent is calculatedFair market rent, payment standards and rent reasonableness, step by step.
- Section 8 landlord math for 2026What the payment standard changes mean for cash flow this year.
SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 49713 maps to Charlevoix County, MI · FIPS 26029. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.