Program: Low-Rent · Public housing units: 40 · Section 8 vouchers: 0 · Households served: 39 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 23
The Covert Public Housing Commission operates 40 public housing units and does not administer any Section 8 vouchers. The commission serves 39 households, maintaining a 97% occupancy rate. Its primary program type is Low-Rent, providing affordable housing options within the community.
The Covert Public Housing Commission ranks fourth among the four authorities serving Van Buren County. It shares this service area with the South Haven Housing Commission, Paw Paw Housing Commission, and Bangor Housing Commission, all of which also do not administer Section 8 vouchers. Despite its smaller size, the commission plays a crucial role in providing essential housing support to the local population.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1,410, with an average of $1,100. This is lower than the state average of $1,228. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 49078 at $1,410, while the lowest is in ZIP code 49045 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49009 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,250 | $1,670 | $1,770 |
| 49010 | $960 | $970 | $1,270 | $1,550 | $1,820 |
| 49013 | $790 | $860 | $1,130 | $1,490 | $1,550 |
| 49022 | $750 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| 49026 | $870 | $870 | $1,150 | $1,460 | $1,590 |
| 49027 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,380 | $1,440 |
| 49038 | $780 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| 49043 | $800 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,530 |
| 49045 | $720 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,340 | $1,500 |
| 49047 | $810 | $900 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,700 |
| 49055 | $870 | $870 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
| 49056 | $880 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $1,710 |
| 49057 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| 49063 | $720 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,420 |
| 49064 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| 49065 | $760 | $900 | $1,060 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| 49067 | $840 | $930 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,730 |
| 49071 | $950 | $1,060 | $1,340 | $1,770 | $1,850 |
| 49078 | $1,090 | $1,100 | $1,430 | $1,760 | $2,060 |
| 49079 | $720 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,370 | $1,420 |
| 49087 | $810 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,500 |
| 49090 | $870 | $870 | $1,150 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 49098 | $1,010 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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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