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

Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, NC

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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $725 to a high of $887, with an average of $806.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $751, a maximum of $917, and an average of $834.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $913, peaking at a maximum of $1,115, and averaging at $1,014.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,183, a maximum of $1,445, and an average of $1,314.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,355 to a maximum of $1,657, with an average of $1,506.

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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, NC Low Rent (90%) $725 $751 $913 $1,183 $1,355
Average Rent $806 $834 $1,014 $1,314 $1,506
High Rent(110%) $887 $917 $1,115 $1,445 $1,657
2023 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, NC Low Rent (90%) $581 $585 $712 $930 $1,061
Average Rent $646 $650 $791 $1,033 $1,179
High Rent (110%) $711 $715 $870 $1,136 $1,297
2022 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, NC Low Rent (90%) $530 $533 $652 $849 $977
Average Rent $589 $592 $724 $943 $1,085
High Rent(110%) $648 $651 $796 $1,037 $1,194
2021 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, NC Low Rent (90%) $501 $504 $624 $809 $926
Average Rent $557 $560 $693 $899 $1,029
High Rent (110%) $613 $616 $762 $989 $1,132
2020 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, NC Low Rent (90%) $512 $516 $641 $826 $932
Average Rent $569 $573 $712 $918 $1,035
High Rent(110%) $626 $630 $783 $1,010 $1,139
2019 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, NC Low Rent (90%) $491 $494 $611 $786 $893
Average Rent $546 $549 $679 $873 $992
High Rent (110%) $601 $604 $747 $960 $1,091
2018 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, NC Low Rent (90%) $498 $500 $615 $789 $908
Average Rent $553 $556 $683 $877 $1,009
High Rent(110%) $608 $612 $751 $965 $1,110
2017 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, NC Low Rent (90%) $506 $509 $612 $785 $921
Average Rent $562 $565 $680 $872 $1,023
High Rent (110%) $618 $622 $748 $959 $1,125


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