What HUD offices serve Zeeland, Michigan?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Go to the Michigan Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Zeeland.
How many renters live in Zeeland, Michigan?
The City of Zeeland has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 27.33 percent of the population living in Zeeland.
What is the rental market like in Zeeland, Michigan?
There are an estimated housing units in the Zeeland area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Zeeland, Michigan, there are 1.07 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Zeeland?
The rental vacancy rate in Zeeland is 6 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Zeeland for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Zeeland
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 251 | 331 | 148 | 89 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Zeeland
A large number of apartments in Zeeland have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Zeeland
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $931 to $1,775. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $931 |
| One BR | $1,115 |
| Two BR | $1,260 |
| Three BR | $1,665 |
| Four BR | $1,775 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Zeeland, Michigan
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Zeeland?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 49 | 58 percent |
| One BR | 205 | 82 percent |
| Two BR | 240 | 73 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Zeeland, Michigan
How many affordable rental units are in Zeeland?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Zeeland, Michigan including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Zeeland, Michigan
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Zeeland, Michigan
Zeeland features 46 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Zeeland, Michigan
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Zeeland.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Zeeland, Michigan
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Zeeland landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Zeeland.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Zeeland, Michigan for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,134 and $1,386.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.