FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lyons, MI
ZIP 48851 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 48851 (Lyons, MI) is $1,400 a month, up 8.5% from FY2026. That is 13% above 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.
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Where 48851 sits in the Ionia County, MI area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 48851 has the 4th 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 $1,400 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $862 | $890 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $946 | $980 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,238 | $1,290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,611 – $1,969 | $1,579 | $1,580 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,180 | $1,962 – $2,398 | $1,930 | $2,060 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,400 needs about $56,000 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 48851 lies mainly in Ionia 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 48851?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 48851 are $970 (studio), $1,070 (1 BR), $1,400 (2 BR), $1,790 (3 BR) and $2,180 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 48851?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 48851 that range is $1,260 to $1,540 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 48851?
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.