How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 49796?

For ZIP 49796 in Charlevoix County, MI, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,055 to $1,285. 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 49796?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 49796, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,540, 4-bedroom $1,640. 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 49796?

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.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 49796

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 49796 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.

Studio

$840

1 BR

$890

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,540

4 BR

$1,640

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 49796?

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 $890 for a one-bedroom and $1,170 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 49796. 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%)

$1,055

FMR (100%)

$1,170

High (110%)

$1,285

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 49796 at $1,170 is $51 higher than the Charlevoix County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,119. 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 49796?

Michigan has source-of-income protections for covered housing in ZIP 49796. 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.

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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.

Housing authorities serving Charlevoix County

Boyne City Housing Commission
Boyne City · PHA code MI084
63 Section 8 units
East Jordan Housing Commission
East Jordan · PHA code MI118
0 Section 8 units
Charlevoix 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 49796?: For ZIP 49796 in Charlevoix County, MI, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,055 to $1,285. 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 49796?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 49796, by bedroom size: studio $840, 1-bedroom $890, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,540, 4-bedroom $1,640. 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 49796?: 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 49796

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 49796 maps to Charlevoix County, MI · FIPS 26029. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.