Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Allegan County, Michigan
Allegan County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,296 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,100 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $24.92 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,296
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 5% less than in Michigan
- Typical rent
- $1,100
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 3% less than in Michigan
- Wage needed
- $24.92
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $51,840 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 46%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 9% less than in Michigan
Only here
Renting in Allegan County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Van Buren County has the lowest typical rent ($870), 21% below the $1,100 in Allegan County.
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Allegan County has the 7th highest typical household income of the 83 counties in Michigan ($83,283).
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Allegan County has the 8th highest homeownership rate of the 83 counties in Michigan (87%).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Allegan County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Allegan County was $1,659 a month in September 2026: 7.5% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $984 | $18.92 | $39,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $991 | $19.06 | $39,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,296 | $24.92 | $51,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,586 | $30.50 | $63,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,862 | $35.81 | $74,480 |
HUD area: Allegan County, MI. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 26 ZIP codes in Allegan County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,150 in 49328 to $1,590 in 49344. 16 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,296).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 49010 | Allegan County, MI | $960 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,820 |
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| 49010 | Van Buren County, MI | $960 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,820 |
| 49070 | Allegan County, MI | $910 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 49078 | Allegan County, MI | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,760 | $2,060 |
| 49078 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,760 | $2,060 |
| 49078 | Van Buren County, MI | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,760 | $2,060 |
| 49080 | Allegan County, MI | $930 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,820 |
| 49080 | Barry County, MI | $930 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,820 |
| 49080 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $930 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,570 | $1,820 |
| 49323 | Allegan County, MI | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,850 | $2,170 |
| 49323 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,850 | $2,170 |
| 49323 | Holland-Grand Haven, MI | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,850 | $2,170 |
| 49328 | Allegan County, MI | $870 | $870 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
| 49335 | Allegan County, MI | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,760 | $2,080 |
| 49344 | Allegan County, MI | $1,210 | $1,210 | $1,590 | $1,960 | $2,330 |
| 49344 | Barry County, MI | $1,210 | $1,210 | $1,590 | $1,960 | $2,330 |
| 49348 | Allegan County, MI | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,400 | $1,790 | $2,040 |
| 49348 | Barry County, MI | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,400 | $1,790 | $2,040 |
| 49348 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | $1,110 | $1,160 | $1,400 | $1,790 | $2,040 |
| 49406 | Allegan County, MI | $870 | $870 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
| 49408 | Allegan County, MI | $870 | $870 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
| 49419 | Allegan County, MI | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,430 | $1,750 | $2,050 |
| 49423 | Allegan County, MI | $1,100 | $1,290 | $1,530 | $1,910 | $2,260 |
| 49423 | Holland-Grand Haven, MI | $1,100 | $1,290 | $1,530 | $1,910 | $2,260 |
| 49450 | Allegan County, MI | $1,070 | $1,080 | $1,410 | $1,730 | $2,030 |
| 49453 | Allegan County, MI | $870 | $870 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
- 49010 · Allegan County, MI $1,270$1,550
- 49010 · Van Buren County, MI $1,270$1,550
- 49070 · Allegan County, MI $1,200$1,470
- 49078 · Allegan County, MI $1,430$1,760
- 49078 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,430$1,760
- 49078 · Van Buren County, MI $1,430$1,760
- 49080 · Allegan County, MI $1,220$1,570
- 49080 · Barry County, MI $1,220$1,570
- 49080 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $1,220$1,570
- 49323 · Allegan County, MI $1,510$1,850
- 49323 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,510$1,850
- 49323 · Holland-Grand Haven, MI $1,510$1,850
- 49328 · Allegan County, MI $1,150$1,430
- 49335 · Allegan County, MI $1,430$1,760
- 49344 · Allegan County, MI $1,590$1,960
- 49344 · Barry County, MI $1,590$1,960
- 49348 · Allegan County, MI $1,400$1,790
- 49348 · Barry County, MI $1,400$1,790
- 49348 · Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI $1,400$1,790
- 49406 · Allegan County, MI $1,150$1,430
- 49408 · Allegan County, MI $1,150$1,430
- 49419 · Allegan County, MI $1,430$1,750
- 49423 · Allegan County, MI $1,530$1,910
- 49423 · Holland-Grand Haven, MI $1,530$1,910
- 49450 · Allegan County, MI $1,410$1,730
- 49453 · Allegan County, MI $1,150$1,430
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Allegan County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
46%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
5,750 households rent in Allegan County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 54%
Compared with the state and the country
- Allegan 46%
- Michigan 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Allegan County
HUD lists 28 properties with homes for low-income households in Allegan County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 25
- HUD-assisted
- 6
989 homes in all; 949 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Harbor Village (HOLLAND) Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 287 W 40th St, Holland 49423 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2007 · For families · (616) 396-7621
- Meadow Lanes Tax credit (LIHTC) 297 Meadowlane Dr, Holland 49423 118 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 42 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Emerald Woods Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 329 Cross Oaks Dr, Plainwell 49080 65 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Woodridge Apts (fennville) Tax credit (LIHTC) 5640 Landsburg Rd, Fennville 49408 52 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2000
- Bridgeport Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 510 Colonial Dr, Allegan 49010 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2015 · For older adults, families · (269) 673-2948
- Emerald Park Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 348 Cross Oaks Dr, Plainwell 49080 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Baraga Manor HUD-assisted 301 Washington St, Otsego 49078 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (269) 694-9711
- Sawmill Estates Family Tax credit (LIHTC) 1185 Eagle Dr, Wayland 49348 48 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Lexington Square Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 329 South St, Fennville 49408 49 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, families
- West Town Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 720 Benhoy Ave, Plainwell 49080 49 homes, 40 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2000 · For families · (269) 685-8400
- Sawmill Estates Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 1185 Eagle Dr, Wayland 49348 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 32 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Grand Ravine Senior Housing HUD-assisted 725 Grand St, Allegan 49010 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (269) 673-7155
- Mill Race Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 513 Morrell St, Plainwell 49080 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Westbury Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Hickory Ct, Wayland 49348 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2001
- Otsego Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 414 Garfield St, Otsego 49078 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1994
- Olde Mill Tax credit (LIHTC) 712 N Maple St, Saugatuck 49453 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2012
- Allegan Senior Residence Tax credit (LIHTC) 330 Trowbridge St, Allegan 49010 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Heritage Meadows Tax credit (LIHTC) 317 Heritage Ln, Plainwell 49080 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Mystic View I & II Tax credit (LIHTC) 982 Ryan St, Pullman 49450 20 low-income homes · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1998
- Sunset House HUD-assisted 3126 Babylon Rd, Allegan 49010 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (269) 673-4681
- Washington Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 360 Washington St, Otsego 49078 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1994
- Allegan County Supportive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 211 Harbor Lake Dr, Douglas 49406 11 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1999
- Allegan County Supportive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 731 Grand St, Allegan 49010 11 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2000
- Allegan County Supportive Housing Projec Tax credit (LIHTC) 308 South St, Fennville 49408 11 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2000
- Allegan County Supportive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 620 Eastern Ave, Allegan 49010 10 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1999
- Maple Lane Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 510 N Maple St, Fennville 49408 8 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2000
- Allegan County Supportive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 606 W Fennville St, Fennville 49408 4 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1999
- Emerald Woods Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 326 Cross Oaks Dr, Plainwell 49080 24 homes
3 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Allegan County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. A public housing agency runs it. HUD lists none with an office in Allegan County; the state's agencies can help you. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,950 | $34,900 | $55,800 |
| 2 people | $23,950 | $39,850 | $63,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,850 | $71,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,800 | $79,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,800 | $86,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,800 | $92,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,800 | $98,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,750 | $105,250 |
Area median income: $99,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Allegan County, MI. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $886 – $1,082
- 1 bedroom $892 – $1,090
- 2 bedrooms $1,166 – $1,426
- 3 bedrooms $1,427 – $1,745
- 4 bedrooms $1,676 – $2,048
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
HUD lists no housing agency with an office in Allegan County. You can apply at another agency in your state: you do not have to live where you apply. Source: HUD
Your rights as a tenant in Michigan
What Michigan law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- MCL 554.602
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- MCL 554.609(1)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 7 days
- MCL 554.134(2)
- Only a court order can remove youMCL 600.2918(2)
- Protection from retaliationMCL 600.5720(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Allegan County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Community Action House
739 Paw Paw Dr, Holland · 27 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 6 more
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GRAND RAPIDS URBAN LEAGUE DBA Urban League of West Michigan
745 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids · 48 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Homelessness services
- and 1 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Allegan County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Michigan, the average home bill was $119 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$2,592
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,296
- Security deposit
- $1,296
- Total
- $2,592
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Allegan County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $984; 1 bedroom: $991; 2 bedrooms: $1,296; 3 bedrooms: $1,586; 4 bedrooms: $1,862. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Allegan County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,296) without spending more than 30% of income takes $24.92 an hour full time, or $51,840 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Allegan County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $49,800 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Allegan County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,166 and $1,426 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Allegan County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,150 in 49328 to $1,590 in 49344. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Allegan County?
HUD lists 28 properties with homes for low-income households in Allegan County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Allegan County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Allegan County, 46% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).