Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Genesee County, Michigan
Genesee County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,133 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $989 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $21.79 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,133
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 17% less than in Michigan
- Typical rent
- $989
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 12% less than in Michigan
- Wage needed
- $21.79
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $45,320 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Michigan
Only here
Renting in Genesee 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, Tuscola County has the lowest typical rent ($819), 17% below the $989 in Genesee County.
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Genesee County has the 8th lowest homeownership rate of the 83 counties in Michigan (71%).
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 Genesee 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 Genesee County was $1,041 a month in September 2026: 5.2% 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 | $792 | $15.23 | $31,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $939 | $18.06 | $37,560 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,133 | $21.79 | $45,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,391 | $26.75 | $55,640 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,613 | $31.02 | $64,520 |
HUD area: Flint, MI MSA. 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 33 ZIP codes in Genesee County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 48420 to $1,560 in 48438. 17 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,133).
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)
| 48411 | Flint, MI | $940 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,640 | $1,900 |
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| 48420 | Flint, MI | $710 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| 48420 | Saginaw, MI | $710 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| 48420 | Tuscola County, MI | $710 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| 48423 | Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI | $810 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,650 |
| 48423 | Flint, MI | $810 | $960 | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,650 |
| 48433 | Flint, MI | $830 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,690 |
| 48433 | Shiawassee County, MI | $830 | $990 | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,690 |
| 48436 | Flint, MI | $910 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,600 | $1,860 |
| 48436 | Shiawassee County, MI | $910 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,600 | $1,860 |
| 48437 | Flint, MI | $710 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 48438 | Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI | $1,100 | $1,290 | $1,560 | $1,910 | $2,200 |
| 48438 | Flint, MI | $1,100 | $1,290 | $1,560 | $1,910 | $2,200 |
| 48439 | Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,740 |
| 48439 | Flint, MI | $850 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,500 | $1,740 |
| 48451 | Flint, MI | $910 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,060 |
| 48451 | Livingston County, MI | $910 | $1,140 | $1,320 | $1,830 | $2,060 |
| 48457 | Flint, MI | $720 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,300 | $1,440 |
| 48457 | Saginaw, MI | $720 | $840 | $1,030 | $1,300 | $1,440 |
| 48458 | Flint, MI | $740 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,300 | $1,510 |
| 48463 | Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI | $720 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 48463 | Flint, MI | $720 | $850 | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,470 |
| 48473 | Flint, MI | $930 | $1,100 | $1,330 | $1,630 | $1,890 |
| 48502 | Flint, MI | $760 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,340 | $1,550 |
| 48503 | Flint, MI | $740 | $880 | $1,060 | $1,300 | $1,510 |
| 48504 | Flint, MI | $760 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,340 | $1,550 |
| 48505 | Flint, MI | $710 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 48506 | Flint, MI | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,540 |
| 48507 | Flint, MI | $790 | $940 | $1,130 | $1,390 | $1,610 |
| 48509 | Flint, MI | $870 | $1,040 | $1,250 | $1,540 | $1,780 |
| 48519 | Flint, MI | $820 | $980 | $1,180 | $1,450 | $1,680 |
| 48529 | Flint, MI | $840 | $990 | $1,200 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 48532 | Flint, MI | $750 | $900 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,540 |
- 48411 · Flint, MI $1,340$1,640
- 48420 · Flint, MI $1,010$1,300
- 48420 · Saginaw, MI $1,010$1,300
- 48420 · Tuscola County, MI $1,010$1,300
- 48423 · Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI $1,160$1,420
- 48423 · Flint, MI $1,160$1,420
- 48433 · Flint, MI $1,190$1,460
- 48433 · Shiawassee County, MI $1,190$1,460
- 48436 · Flint, MI $1,300$1,600
- 48436 · Shiawassee County, MI $1,300$1,600
- 48437 · Flint, MI $1,010$1,250
- 48438 · Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI $1,560$1,910
- 48438 · Flint, MI $1,560$1,910
- 48439 · Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI $1,220$1,500
- 48439 · Flint, MI $1,220$1,500
- 48451 · Flint, MI $1,320$1,830
- 48451 · Livingston County, MI $1,320$1,830
- 48457 · Flint, MI $1,030$1,300
- 48457 · Saginaw, MI $1,030$1,300
- 48458 · Flint, MI $1,060$1,300
- 48463 · Detroit-Warren-Livonia, MI $1,030$1,260
- 48463 · Flint, MI $1,030$1,260
- 48473 · Flint, MI $1,330$1,630
- 48502 · Flint, MI $1,090$1,340
- 48503 · Flint, MI $1,060$1,300
- 48504 · Flint, MI $1,090$1,340
- 48505 · Flint, MI $1,010$1,250
- 48506 · Flint, MI $1,080$1,330
- 48507 · Flint, MI $1,130$1,390
- 48509 · Flint, MI $1,250$1,540
- 48519 · Flint, MI $1,180$1,450
- 48529 · Flint, MI $1,200$1,470
- 48532 · Flint, MI $1,080$1,330
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 Genesee County, 53% 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.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
48,971 households rent in Genesee County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Genesee 53%
- Michigan 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Genesee County
HUD lists 75 properties with homes for low-income households in Genesee County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 49
- HUD-assisted
- 28
- public housing
- 5
7,345 homes in all; 6,764 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Mach 1 HUD-assisted 3800 Richfield Rd, Flint 48506 389 low-income homes · For families · (248) 833-0550
- Midway Square Townhomes HUD-assisted 3102 Fox Cir, Flint 48507 365 homes, 363 low-income · For families · (810) 743-3870
- River Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 702 Father Dukette Blvd, Flint 48503 340 low-income homes · 1 bd: 190 · 2 bd: 122 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2012 · For older adults, families · (810) 232-4546
- Burton Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2287 S Center Rd, Burton 48519 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 191 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2019 · For older adults · (810) 742-2030
- Richert Manor Public housing 902 E Court St, Flint 48503 195 low-income homes · Run by Flint Housing Commission · Average payment: $234 a month · Average wait: 26 months · (810) 736-3050
- Glastonbury Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 300 S Main St, Davison 48423 191 homes, 190 low-income · Studio: 38 · 1 bd: 152 · In service since 2005 · For older adults · (810) 653-0810
- River Park Public housing 7144 Yorkshire Dr, Flint 48505 180 low-income homes · Run by Flint Housing Commission · Average payment: $241 a month · Average wait: 48 months · (810) 736-3050
- Linden Lane HUD-assisted 3095 Linden Ln, Flint 48507 180 homes, 179 low-income · For older adults · (810) 732-1280
- Ridgecrest Village Townhouses HUD-assisted 1069 Ridgecrest Dr, Flint 48505 163 low-income homes · For families · (810) 785-7061
- Kenneth M. Simmons Square Public housing 2101 Stedron St, Flint 48504 159 low-income homes · Run by Flint Housing Commission · Average payment: $244 a month · Average wait: 39 months · (810) 736-3050
- Dauner Haus Tax credit (LIHTC) 428 Dauner Haus St, Fenton 48430 151 homes, 150 low-income · 1 bd: 90 · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, families
- Court Street East Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 800 E Court St, Flint 48503 150 low-income homes · 1 bd: 110 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 1991 · For older adults · (810) 239-4400
- Dauner Haus HUD-assisted 400 Dauner Haus St, Fenton 48430 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (810) 629-7140
- Mari-Dan Miller Farm Tax credit (LIHTC) 4935 Ita Ct, Swartz Creek 48473 150 low-income homes · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, families
- Miller Farms HUD-assisted 4930 Schafer Dr, Swartz Creek 48473 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (810) 635-2922
- Cedar Bend Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4250 E Hill Rd, Grand Blanc 48439 148 homes, 147 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2002
- Cambridge Square of Flint HUD-assisted 4488 English Oak Ct, Flint 48532 160 homes, 145 low-income · For families · (810) 733-1270
- Cedarshores Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5280 Cedar Shores Ct, Flint 48504 144 low-income homes · 2 bd: 116 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Cedarshores Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5282 Cedar Shores Ct, Flint 48504 144 low-income homes · 2 bd: 116 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 1999
- Bristol Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1100 Bristol Court Dr, Mount Morris 48458 143 low-income homes · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 47 · In service since 2001
- Rollingwood Manor HUD-assisted 2401 E Pierson Rd, Flint 48506 136 homes, 135 low-income · For families · (810) 736-7142
- Slidell Senior Citizens Residence HUD-assisted 2201 W Carpenter Rd, Flint 48505 128 homes, 127 low-income · For older adults · (810) 789-2400
- Elmcrest Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1520 Cedarwood Dr, Flushing 48433 126 homes, 125 low-income · For older adults · (810) 659-5755
- Pineshores Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3360 N Linden Rd, Flint 48504 120 low-income homes · 2 bd: 102 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Rosewood Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1300 W Stanley Rd, Mount Morris 48458 120 low-income homes · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Suffolk Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 3000 Suffolk Ct, Flushing 48433 120 low-income homes · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 60 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Gardenview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 801 Gardenview Dr, Flint 48503 118 low-income homes · 1 bd: 118 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (810) 232-4549
- Burkeshire Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 4449 Windsor Ct, Swartz Creek 48473 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 52 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Eagle Ridge Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 6101 Eagle Ridge Ln, Flint 48505 104 homes, 103 low-income · 2 bd: 71 · 3 bd: 33 · In service since 1999
- Braidwood Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 336 N Main St, Davison 48423 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 100 · In service since 2008 · For older adults · (810) 653-1808
- Cranbrook Village Cooperative 1 & 2 HUD-assisted 5355 Bermuda Ln, Flint 48505 101 homes, 97 low-income · For families · (810) 785-2661
- Clark Commons III HUD-assisted 1425 N Saginaw St, Flint 48503 96 low-income homes · For families
- Taeckens Terrace HUD-assisted 10133 Lapeer Rd, Davison 48423 91 homes, 90 low-income · For older adults · (810) 653-2985
- Roxbury Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 292 Smith St, Clio 48420 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2002
- Riverbend of Grand Blanc Tax credit (LIHTC) 5216 Perry Rd, Grand Blanc 48439 81 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 77 · In service since 1998
- Rosewood Manor Apts (FLINT) Tax credit (LIHTC) 5702 Balsam Ln, Flint 48505 80 homes, 79 low-income · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Shiloh Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 3209 Buick St, Flint 48505 125 homes, 73 low-income · 2 bd: 76 · 3 bd: 49 · In service since 2000
- Shiloh Commons II HUD-assisted 3205 Buick St, Flint 48505 71 low-income homes · For families · (810) 787-2404
- Scattered Housing Public housing 114 E Alma Ave, Flint 48505 68 low-income homes · Run by Flint Housing Commission · Average payment: $481 a month · Homes at several sites · (810) 736-3050
- Millpond Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 E Elizabeth St, Fenton 48430 65 homes, 64 low-income · 1 bd: 58 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 1996
- Grand Meadows II Tax credit (LIHTC) 12624 Pagels Dr, Grand Blanc 48439 63 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 1991
- Ballard Village HUD-assisted 10137 Lapeer Rd, Davison 48423 61 low-income homes · For older adults · (810) 412-5778
- American House North Tax credit (LIHTC) 3375 N Linden Rd, Flint 48504 126 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 64 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Lockwood of Burton Tax credit (LIHTC) 2173 S Center Rd, Burton 48519 126 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 61 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Eastside Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 3055 N Genesee Rd, Flint 48506 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 50 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Forest Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 294 Clark St, Montrose 48457 48 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2003 · For older adults, families
- Coolidge Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3701 Van Buren Ave, Flint 48503 54 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2019
- Cedarwood Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1700 Cedarwood Dr, Flushing 48433 100 homes, 43 low-income · 1 bd: 70 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Kearsley-Daly Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 3085 N Genesee Rd, Flint 48506 100 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 70 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2000
- Dauner Haus II Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 Dauner Haus St, Fenton 48430 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1997
- Clark Commons HUD-assisted 1201 N Saginaw St, Flint 48503 39 low-income homes · For families · (810) 629-9500
- Rosewood Riverside Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 N Grand Traverse St, Flint 48503 39 homes, 38 low-income · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2005 · For people with disabilities, families
- Swayze Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 313 W Court St, Flint 48502 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2016
- Clark Commons II HUD-assisted Scattered Sites, Flint 48503 34 low-income homes · For families
- Montrose Country Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 248 Oak St, Montrose 48457 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2001
- Willow Haven Tax credit (LIHTC) 855 S Bridge St, Linden 48451 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2011
- Carriage Town Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 405 W Water St, Flint 48503 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 1995
- Rosehaven Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 3900 Hammerberg Rd, Flint 48507 123 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 97 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 1990
- Center Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 399 Center St, Otisville 48463 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Oak Street Senior Apartments HUD-assisted 1000 Oak St, Flint 48503 24 low-income homes · For older adults
- Taylor Lake Manor HUD-assisted 2201 W Carpenter Rd, Flint 48505 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (810) 789-2400
- Atherton East Public housing 2812 Stonegate Dr, Flint 48507 23 low-income homes · Run by Flint Housing Commission · (810) 736-3050
- Willow Haven II Tax credit (LIHTC) 855 S Bridge St, Linden 48451 20 homes, 19 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2016
- Avon Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1330 Avon Park Dr, Flint 48503 56 homes, 17 low-income · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 1995
- Arc Group Living Facilities HUD-assisted 5095 Van Slyke Rd, Flint 48507 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (810) 234-9461
- Roy J. Morrison Apts HUD-assisted 2102 Stedron St, Flint 48504 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (810) 385-4463
- Davison Creekwood II - 10abc (KNOBLOCK) Tax credit (LIHTC) 8061 Lapeer Rd, Davison 48423 6 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1996
- Georgia Manor Apartments HUD-assisted 411 Lyon St, Flint 48503 21 homes, 5 low-income · (810) 629-9500
- Davison Creekwood II - 11a (KNOBLOCK) Tax credit (LIHTC) 8242 Creekwood Dr, Davison 48423 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- Davison Creekwood II - 11b (FARMILO) Tax credit (LIHTC) 8238 Creekwood Dr, Davison 48423 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- Davison Creekwood II - 11c (a&p Block) Tax credit (LIHTC) 8236 Creekwood Dr, Davison 48423 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- Davison Creekwood II - 12a (FARMILO) Tax credit (LIHTC) 8254 Creekwood Dr, Davison 48423 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- Davison Creekwood II - 12c (a&p Block) Tax credit (LIHTC) 8061 Lapeer Rd, Davison 48423 2 low-income homes · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- Lockwood of Fenton Tax credit (LIHTC) 16300 Silver Pkwy, Fenton 48430 44 homes
- Metawaneenee Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 116 W 11th Ave, Flint 48503 23 homes
7 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 Genesee County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Genesee County. 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 | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,850 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,450 | $53,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,650 | $60,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,150 | $72,300 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,500 | $77,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 8 people | $55,200 | $55,200 | $88,350 |
Area median income: $82,100. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Flint, MI MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $713 – $871
- 1 bedroom $845 – $1,033
- 2 bedrooms $1,020 – $1,246
- 3 bedrooms $1,252 – $1,530
- 4 bedrooms $1,452 – $1,774
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
- Flint Housing Commission Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,084 vouchers · 625 public housing units (810) 736-3050 Flint Housing Commission: flinthc@flinthc.org
Housing agencies in Michigan Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
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 Genesee County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Genesee County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Genesee County Habitat for Humanity
101 Burton St, Flint
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 2 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Genesee 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.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$2,266
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,133
- Security deposit
- $1,133
- Total
- $2,266
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 Genesee County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $792; 1 bedroom: $939; 2 bedrooms: $1,133; 3 bedrooms: $1,391; 4 bedrooms: $1,613. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Genesee County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,133) without spending more than 30% of income takes $21.79 an hour full time, or $45,320 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Genesee County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $41,800 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 Genesee 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 $1,020 and $1,246 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Genesee County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 48420 to $1,560 in 48438. 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 Genesee County?
HUD lists 75 properties with homes for low-income households in Genesee County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Genesee County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Genesee County, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).