FY2027 Small Area FMR · Burton, MI
ZIP 48519 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 48519 (Burton, MI) is $1,180 a month, up 11.3% from FY2026. That is 4% above the Flint, MI area-wide FMR of $1,133.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 48519 sits in the Flint, MI area
Of the 39 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 48519 has the 15th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Flint, MI is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,133 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,180 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $738 – $902 | $792 | $750 |
| 1 bedroom | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $939 | $880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,133 | $1,060 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,391 | $1,300 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 | $1,613 | $1,540 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,180 needs about $47,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $82,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,900. ZIP code 48519 lies mainly in Genesee County. See the Flint, MI county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 48519?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 48519 are $820 (studio), $980 (1 BR), $1,180 (2 BR), $1,450 (3 BR) and $1,680 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 48519?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 48519 that range is $1,062 to $1,298 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 48519?
The FY2026 income limits of the Flint, MI area apply: median family income $82,100, low-income (80%) limit $66,900 for a family of four.