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

Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, NY

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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $856 to a high of $1,046, with an average of $951.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $893, a maximum of $1,091, and an average of $992.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,047, peaking at a maximum of $1,279, and averaging at $1,163.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,282, a maximum of $1,566, and an average of $1,424.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,444 to a maximum of $1,764, with an average of $1,604.

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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY 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 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $856 $893 $1,047 $1,282 $1,444
Average Rent $951 $992 $1,163 $1,424 $1,604
High Rent(110%) $1,046 $1,091 $1,279 $1,566 $1,764
2023 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $782 $817 $962 $1,178 $1,323
Average Rent $869 $908 $1,069 $1,309 $1,470
High Rent (110%) $956 $999 $1,176 $1,440 $1,617
2022 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $697 $731 $867 $1,071 $1,201
Average Rent $774 $812 $963 $1,190 $1,334
High Rent(110%) $851 $893 $1,059 $1,309 $1,467
2021 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $669 $695 $828 $1,030 $1,156
Average Rent $743 $772 $920 $1,144 $1,284
High Rent (110%) $817 $849 $1,012 $1,258 $1,412
2020 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $607 $633 $759 $946 $1,071
Average Rent $674 $703 $843 $1,051 $1,190
High Rent(110%) $741 $773 $927 $1,156 $1,309
2019 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $604 $626 $754 $945 $1,084
Average Rent $671 $695 $838 $1,050 $1,204
High Rent (110%) $738 $765 $922 $1,155 $1,324
2018 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $577 $594 $719 $902 $1,047
Average Rent $641 $660 $799 $1,002 $1,163
High Rent(110%) $705 $726 $879 $1,102 $1,279
2017 Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY MSA, NY Low Rent (90%) $592 $599 $729 $926 $1,070
Average Rent $658 $666 $810 $1,029 $1,189
High Rent (110%) $724 $733 $891 $1,132 $1,308


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