Battle Creek, MI Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Battle Creek ranges from $1,160 (ZIP 49037) to $1,300 (ZIP 49014), with a median of $1,230 across 5 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49014 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,740 |
| 49015 | $880 | $1,050 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $1,690 |
| 49016 | $860 | $1,030 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,650 |
| 49017 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,820 |
| 49037 | $810 | $970 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,560 |
Income limits: Calhoun County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom