FY2027 Small Area FMR · Howell, MI
ZIP 48843 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 48843 (Howell, MI) is $1,600 a month, up 5.3% from FY2026. That is 8% above the Livingston County, MI area-wide FMR of $1,477.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 48843 sits in the Livingston County, MI area
Of the 22 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 48843 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Livingston County, 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 $1,477 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,600 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,168 | $1,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,291 | $1,320 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,440 – $1,760 | $1,477 | $1,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,998 – $2,442 | $2,045 | $2,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,560 | $2,304 – $2,816 | $2,366 | $2,380 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,600 needs about $64,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $129,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $103,200. ZIP code 48843 lies mainly in Livingston County. See the Livingston County, 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 48843?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 48843 are $1,270 (studio), $1,400 (1 BR), $1,600 (2 BR), $2,220 (3 BR) and $2,560 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 48843?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 48843 that range is $1,440 to $1,760 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 48843?
The FY2026 income limits of the Livingston County, MI area apply: median family income $129,000, low-income (80%) limit $103,200 for a family of four.