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

Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, NE

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 Merrick County, NE 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 $548 to a high of $670, with an average of $609.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $640, a maximum of $782, and an average of $711.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $785, peaking at a maximum of $959, and averaging at $872.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,032, a maximum of $1,262, and an average of $1,147.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,163 to a maximum of $1,421, with an average of $1,292.

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 Merrick County, NE 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 Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, NE Low Rent (90%) $548 $640 $785 $1,032 $1,163
Average Rent $609 $711 $872 $1,147 $1,292
High Rent(110%) $670 $782 $959 $1,262 $1,421
2023 Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, NE Low Rent (90%) $518 $565 $743 $1,013 $1,029
Average Rent $576 $628 $826 $1,126 $1,143
High Rent (110%) $634 $691 $909 $1,239 $1,257
2022 Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, NE Low Rent (90%) $497 $518 $681 $921 $924
Average Rent $552 $575 $757 $1,023 $1,027
High Rent(110%) $607 $633 $833 $1,125 $1,130
2021 Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, NE Low Rent (90%) $477 $501 $661 $893 $896
Average Rent $530 $557 $734 $992 $995
High Rent (110%) $583 $613 $807 $1,091 $1,095
2020 Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, NE Low Rent (90%) $448 $477 $628 $848 $851
Average Rent $498 $530 $698 $942 $946
High Rent(110%) $548 $583 $768 $1,036 $1,041
2019 Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, NE Low Rent (90%) $443 $515 $630 $911 $921
Average Rent $492 $572 $700 $1,012 $1,023
High Rent (110%) $541 $629 $770 $1,113 $1,125
2018 Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, NE Low Rent (90%) $375 $504 $588 $855 $878
Average Rent $417 $560 $653 $950 $975
High Rent(110%) $459 $616 $718 $1,045 $1,073
2017 Merrick County, NE HUD Metro FMR Area, NE Low Rent (90%) $369 $504 $581 $846 $862
Average Rent $410 $560 $646 $940 $958
High Rent (110%) $451 $616 $711 $1,034 $1,054


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