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

Dover, DE MSA, DE

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 Dover, DE MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $999 to a high of $1,221, with an average of $1,110.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,005, a maximum of $1,229, and an average of $1,117.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,231, peaking at a maximum of $1,505, and averaging at $1,368.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,735, a maximum of $2,121, and an average of $1,928.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,937 to a maximum of $2,367, with an average of $2,152.

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 Dover, DE 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 Dover, DE MSA, DE Low Rent (90%) $999 $1,005 $1,231 $1,735 $1,937
Average Rent $1,110 $1,117 $1,368 $1,928 $2,152
High Rent(110%) $1,221 $1,229 $1,505 $2,121 $2,367
2023 Dover, DE MSA, DE Low Rent (90%) $881 $886 $1,064 $1,512 $1,704
Average Rent $979 $984 $1,182 $1,680 $1,893
High Rent (110%) $1,077 $1,082 $1,300 $1,848 $2,082
2022 Dover, DE MSA, DE Low Rent (90%) $766 $770 $902 $1,281 $1,482
Average Rent $851 $856 $1,002 $1,423 $1,647
High Rent(110%) $936 $942 $1,102 $1,565 $1,812
2021 Dover, DE MSA, DE Low Rent (90%) $790 $817 $959 $1,373 $1,607
Average Rent $878 $908 $1,066 $1,526 $1,785
High Rent (110%) $966 $999 $1,173 $1,679 $1,964
2020 Dover, DE MSA, DE Low Rent (90%) $792 $804 $940 $1,344 $1,611
Average Rent $880 $893 $1,044 $1,493 $1,790
High Rent(110%) $968 $982 $1,148 $1,642 $1,969
2019 Dover, DE MSA, DE Low Rent (90%) $768 $788 $931 $1,337 $1,611
Average Rent $853 $875 $1,034 $1,485 $1,790
High Rent (110%) $938 $963 $1,137 $1,634 $1,969
2018 Dover, DE MSA, DE Low Rent (90%) $694 $728 $840 $1,223 $1,480
Average Rent $771 $809 $933 $1,359 $1,644
High Rent(110%) $848 $890 $1,026 $1,495 $1,808
2017 Dover, DE MSA, DE Low Rent (90%) $749 $809 $933 $1,359 $1,644
Average Rent $832 $899 $1,037 $1,510 $1,827
High Rent (110%) $915 $989 $1,141 $1,661 $2,010


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