FY2027 Small Area FMR · Allendale, MI
ZIP 49401 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 49401 (Allendale, MI) is $1,700 a month, up 1.2% from FY2026. That is 10% above the Holland-Grand Haven, MI area-wide FMR of $1,546.
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 49401 sits in the Holland-Grand Haven, MI area
Of the 28 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 49401 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Holland-Grand Haven, 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 $1,546 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,700 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,077 | $1,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,357 | $1,470 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,546 | $1,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,140 | $1,926 – $2,354 | $1,947 | $2,130 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,286 – $2,794 | $2,306 | $2,500 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,700 needs about $68,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $113,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $90,950. ZIP code 49401 lies mainly in Ottawa County. See the Holland-Grand Haven, 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 49401?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 49401 are $1,180 (studio), $1,490 (1 BR), $1,700 (2 BR), $2,140 (3 BR) and $2,540 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 49401?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 49401 that range is $1,530 to $1,870 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 49401?
The FY2026 income limits of the Holland-Grand Haven, MI area apply: median family income $113,700, low-income (80%) limit $90,950 for a family of four.