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

Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC

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 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $707 to a high of $864, with an average of $785.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $711, a maximum of $869, and an average of $790.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $923, peaking at a maximum of $1,129, and averaging at $1,026.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,224, a maximum of $1,496, and an average of $1,360.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,366 to a maximum of $1,670, with an average of $1,518.

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 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area 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 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $707 $711 $923 $1,224 $1,366
Average Rent $785 $790 $1,026 $1,360 $1,518
High Rent(110%) $864 $869 $1,129 $1,496 $1,670
2023 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $619 $624 $821 $1,091 $1,137
Average Rent $688 $693 $912 $1,212 $1,263
High Rent (110%) $757 $762 $1,003 $1,333 $1,389
2022 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $573 $577 $760 $995 $1,040
Average Rent $637 $641 $844 $1,105 $1,155
High Rent(110%) $701 $705 $928 $1,216 $1,271
2021 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $561 $565 $744 $967 $1,030
Average Rent $623 $628 $827 $1,074 $1,144
High Rent (110%) $685 $691 $910 $1,181 $1,258
2020 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $469 $546 $720 $934 $976
Average Rent $521 $607 $800 $1,038 $1,084
High Rent(110%) $573 $668 $880 $1,142 $1,192
2019 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $455 $563 $716 $968 $988
Average Rent $505 $626 $796 $1,076 $1,098
High Rent (110%) $556 $689 $876 $1,184 $1,208
2018 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $505 $626 $796 $1,076 $1,097
Average Rent $561 $695 $884 $1,195 $1,219
High Rent(110%) $617 $765 $972 $1,315 $1,341
2017 Lancaster County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, SC Low Rent (90%) $561 $695 $884 $1,195 $1,219
Average Rent $623 $772 $982 $1,328 $1,354
High Rent (110%) $685 $849 $1,080 $1,461 $1,489


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