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

Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, TX

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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $594 to a high of $726, with an average of $660.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $685, a maximum of $837, and an average of $761.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $869, peaking at a maximum of $1,062, and averaging at $965.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,143, a maximum of $1,397, and an average of $1,270.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,237 to a maximum of $1,511, with an average of $1,374.

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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, TX Low Rent (90%) $594 $685 $869 $1,143 $1,237
Average Rent $660 $761 $965 $1,270 $1,374
High Rent(110%) $726 $837 $1,062 $1,397 $1,511
2023 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, TX Low Rent (90%) $569 $632 $804 $1,040 $1,174
Average Rent $632 $702 $893 $1,156 $1,304
High Rent (110%) $695 $772 $982 $1,272 $1,434
2022 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, TX Low Rent (90%) $538 $568 $723 $939 $1,085
Average Rent $598 $631 $803 $1,043 $1,206
High Rent(110%) $658 $694 $883 $1,147 $1,327
2021 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, TX Low Rent (90%) $527 $531 $678 $890 $1,024
Average Rent $586 $590 $753 $989 $1,138
High Rent (110%) $645 $649 $828 $1,088 $1,252
2020 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, TX Low Rent (90%) $533 $536 $684 $910 $1,047
Average Rent $592 $596 $760 $1,011 $1,163
High Rent(110%) $651 $656 $836 $1,112 $1,279
2019 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, TX Low Rent (90%) $503 $507 $646 $868 $994
Average Rent $559 $563 $718 $964 $1,104
High Rent (110%) $615 $619 $790 $1,060 $1,214
2018 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, TX Low Rent (90%) $487 $491 $627 $841 $973
Average Rent $541 $545 $697 $934 $1,081
High Rent(110%) $595 $600 $767 $1,027 $1,189
2017 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, TX Low Rent (90%) $476 $482 $626 $825 $972
Average Rent $529 $536 $695 $917 $1,080
High Rent (110%) $582 $590 $765 $1,009 $1,188


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