FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lake Odessa, MI
ZIP 48849 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 48849 (Lake Odessa, MI) is $1,210 a month, up 5.2% from FY2026. That is 2% below the Ionia County, MI area-wide FMR of $1,238.
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 48849 sits in the Ionia County, MI area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 48849 has the 14th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Ionia 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 $1,238 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,210 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 48849 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Barry County, MI (same figures) and Lansing-East Lansing, MI (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $862 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $946 | $880 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,238 | $1,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,413 – $1,727 | $1,579 | $1,420 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $1,930 | $1,810 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,210 needs about $48,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $98,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $73,300. ZIP code 48849 lies mainly in Ionia County, Barry County and Eaton County. See the Ionia 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 48849?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 48849 are $910 (studio), $920 (1 BR), $1,210 (2 BR), $1,570 (3 BR) and $1,820 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 48849?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 48849 that range is $1,089 to $1,331 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 48849?
The FY2026 income limits of the Ionia County, MI area apply: median family income $98,700, low-income (80%) limit $73,300 for a family of four.