Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 0 · Occupancy: 0% · ZIP codes served: 17
The Bay County Housing Department, located in Essexville, Michigan, operates a Low-Rent program but does not manage any public housing units or Section 8 vouchers. The department serves 0 households, with an occupancy rate of 0%. This makes it a unique entity focused on providing rental assistance through its specific program type.
The Bay County Housing Department ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. Its peer, the Bay City Housing Commission, also does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. Despite this, the department plays a crucial role in the local housing landscape, contributing to the broader efforts to support affordable housing in Bay County.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1,340, with an average of $1,105. This is lower than the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 48642 at $1,340, while the lowest is in ZIP code 48708 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48604 | $880 | $990 | $1,260 | $1,620 | $1,660 |
| 48611 | $830 | $830 | $1,050 | $1,420 | $1,530 |
| 48613 | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,840 | $1,990 |
| 48623 | $990 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $1,860 |
| 48631 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,380 | $1,490 |
| 48634 | $820 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,520 |
| 48642 | $1,040 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,700 | $2,020 |
| 48650 | $790 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,380 | $1,500 |
| 48652 | $930 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,630 | $1,880 |
| 48658 | $730 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,700 |
| 48659 | $750 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,440 | $1,800 |
| 48706 | $860 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,480 | $1,590 |
| 48708 | $800 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,380 | $1,490 |
| 48710 | $830 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,440 | $1,540 |
| 48732 | $800 | $810 | $1,020 | $1,380 | $1,490 |
| 48747 | $950 | $960 | $1,210 | $1,640 | $1,760 |
| 48757 | $770 | $900 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,610 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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