The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Bellingham, WA MSA, WA

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Bellingham, WA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,129 to a high of $1,379, with an average of $1,254.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,175, a maximum of $1,437, and an average of $1,306.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,414, peaking at a maximum of $1,728, and averaging at $1,571.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,993, a maximum of $2,435, and an average of $2,214.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,399 to a maximum of $2,933, with an average of $2,666.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Bellingham, WA MSA Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Bellingham, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $1,129 $1,175 $1,414 $1,993 $2,399
Average Rent $1,254 $1,306 $1,571 $2,214 $2,666
High Rent(110%) $1,379 $1,437 $1,728 $2,435 $2,933
2023 Bellingham, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $935 $991 $1,220 $1,733 $2,077
Average Rent $1,039 $1,101 $1,355 $1,926 $2,308
High Rent (110%) $1,143 $1,211 $1,491 $2,119 $2,539
2022 Bellingham, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $833 $896 $1,129 $1,603 $1,931
Average Rent $926 $996 $1,254 $1,781 $2,146
High Rent(110%) $1,019 $1,096 $1,379 $1,959 $2,361
2021 Bellingham, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $816 $875 $1,121 $1,604 $1,940
Average Rent $907 $972 $1,245 $1,782 $2,156
High Rent (110%) $998 $1,069 $1,370 $1,960 $2,372
2020 Bellingham, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $761 $815 $1,058 $1,526 $1,857
Average Rent $846 $905 $1,175 $1,695 $2,063
High Rent(110%) $931 $996 $1,293 $1,865 $2,269
2019 Bellingham, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $672 $730 $952 $1,377 $1,672
Average Rent $747 $811 $1,058 $1,530 $1,858
High Rent (110%) $822 $892 $1,164 $1,683 $2,044
2018 Bellingham, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $636 $711 $925 $1,346 $1,630
Average Rent $707 $790 $1,028 $1,495 $1,811
High Rent(110%) $778 $869 $1,131 $1,645 $1,992
2017 Bellingham, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $593 $672 $871 $1,268 $1,535
Average Rent $659 $747 $968 $1,409 $1,706
High Rent (110%) $725 $822 $1,065 $1,550 $1,877


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