FY2027 Small Area FMR · Burr Oak, MI
ZIP 49030 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 49030 (Burr Oak, MI) is $1,140 a month, up 3.6% from FY2026. That is 4% above the Branch County, MI area-wide FMR of $1,093.
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 49030 sits in the Branch County, MI area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 49030 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Branch 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 $1,093 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,140 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 49030 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under St. Joseph County, 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 | $830 | $747 – $913 | $964 | $780 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $792 – $968 | $984 | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $1,093 | $1,100 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,479 | $1,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,431 – $1,749 | $1,503 | $1,600 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,140 needs about $45,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $81,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,900. ZIP code 49030 lies mainly in St. Joseph County and Branch County. See the Branch 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 49030?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 49030 are $830 (studio), $880 (1 BR), $1,140 (2 BR), $1,500 (3 BR) and $1,590 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 49030?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 49030 that range is $1,026 to $1,254 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 49030?
The FY2026 income limits of the Branch County, MI area apply: median family income $81,800, low-income (80%) limit $66,900 for a family of four.