Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Huron County, Michigan
Huron County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,014 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $788 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $19.50 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,014
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 25% less than in Michigan
- Typical rent
- $788
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 30% less than in Michigan
- Wage needed
- $19.50
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $40,560 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 42%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 17% less than in Michigan
Only here
Renting in Huron County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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13% of households in Huron County have no internet at home, against 7% in Michigan.
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 Huron 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)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $723 | $13.90 | $28,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $855 | $16.44 | $34,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,014 | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,293 | $24.87 | $51,720 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,333 | $25.63 | $53,320 |
HUD area: Huron 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 16 ZIP codes in Huron County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 48413 to $1,260 in 48759. 11 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,014).
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)
| 48413 | Huron County, MI | $720 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
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| 48432 | Huron County, MI | $730 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,310 | $1,360 |
| 48441 | Huron County, MI | $750 | $880 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,380 |
| 48441 | Sanilac County, MI | $750 | $880 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,380 |
| 48445 | Huron County, MI | $720 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 48467 | Huron County, MI | $720 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 48468 | Huron County, MI | $720 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 48470 | Huron County, MI | $850 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,520 | $1,560 |
| 48470 | Sanilac County, MI | $850 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,520 | $1,560 |
| 48720 | Huron County, MI | $870 | $1,030 | $1,220 | $1,560 | $1,600 |
| 48725 | Huron County, MI | $720 | $850 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,340 |
| 48731 | Huron County, MI | $810 | $950 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,490 |
| 48754 | Huron County, MI | $740 | $880 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,370 |
| 48755 | Huron County, MI | $850 | $1,000 | $1,190 | $1,520 | $1,560 |
| 48759 | Huron County, MI | $900 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,610 | $1,660 |
| 48759 | Tuscola County, MI | $900 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,610 | $1,660 |
- 48413 · Huron County, MI $1,010$1,300
- 48432 · Huron County, MI $1,030$1,310
- 48441 · Huron County, MI $1,050$1,340
- 48441 · Sanilac County, MI $1,050$1,340
- 48445 · Huron County, MI $1,010$1,300
- 48467 · Huron County, MI $1,010$1,300
- 48468 · Huron County, MI $1,010$1,300
- 48470 · Huron County, MI $1,190$1,520
- 48470 · Sanilac County, MI $1,190$1,520
- 48720 · Huron County, MI $1,220$1,560
- 48725 · Huron County, MI $1,010$1,300
- 48731 · Huron County, MI $1,130$1,440
- 48754 · Huron County, MI $1,040$1,330
- 48755 · Huron County, MI $1,190$1,520
- 48759 · Huron County, MI $1,260$1,610
- 48759 · Tuscola County, MI $1,260$1,610
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 Huron County, 42% 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.
42%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
2,573 households rent in Huron County
- Spend half or more of their income 20%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 21%
- Spend less than 30% 58%
Compared with the state and the country
- Huron 42%
- Michigan 50%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Huron County
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Huron 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)
- 5
- HUD-assisted
- 3
- public housing
- 1
417 homes in all; 394 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Port Crescent Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 151 Watkins Pl, Bad Axe 48413 104 homes, 103 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2002
- Harbor House HUD-assisted 606 Schock Rd, Harbor Beach 48441 100 low-income homes · For families · (989) 479-6853
- Port Crescent II Apartments HUD-assisted 219 Watkins Pl, Bad Axe 48413 56 low-income homes · For families · (989) 269-9880
- Oakwood Senior Citizen Housing Public housing 6925 N Caseville St, Caseville 48725 47 low-income homes · Run by Caseville Housing Commission · Average payment: $403 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (989) 856-3323
- The Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 1151 E Hopson St, Bad Axe 48413 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1991
- Village Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 60 Cook Dr, Bad Axe 48413 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2000
- Mckinley Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 5040 McKinley St, Elkton 48731 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2003 · For families · (269) 381-0350
- Woodworth Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 421 E Woodworth St, Bad Axe 48413 22 homes
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 Huron 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 Huron 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: $81,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Huron County, MI. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $651 – $795
- 1 bedroom $770 – $941
- 2 bedrooms $913 – $1,115
- 3 bedrooms $1,164 – $1,422
- 4 bedrooms $1,200 – $1,466
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
- Caseville Housing Commission Public housing · 47 public housing units (989) 856-3323 Caseville Housing Commission: casevillehousing@comcast.net
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 Huron County
HUD lists no counseling agencies near in Huron County. Free legal aid and your housing agency can guide you.
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Huron 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
$2,028
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,014
- Security deposit
- $1,014
- Total
- $2,028
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 Huron County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $723; 1 bedroom: $855; 2 bedrooms: $1,014; 3 bedrooms: $1,293; 4 bedrooms: $1,333. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Huron County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,014) without spending more than 30% of income takes $19.50 an hour full time, or $40,560 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Huron 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 Huron 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 $913 and $1,115 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Huron County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,010 in 48413 to $1,260 in 48759. 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 Huron County?
HUD lists 8 properties with homes for low-income households in Huron 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 Huron County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Huron County, 42% of renter households are in that position; in Michigan, 50%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).