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

Johnson City, TN MSA, TN

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 Johnson City, TN MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $778 to a high of $950, with an average of $864.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $783, a maximum of $957, and an average of $870.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $963, peaking at a maximum of $1,177, and averaging at $1,070.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,209, a maximum of $1,477, and an average of $1,343.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,405 to a maximum of $1,717, with an average of $1,561.

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 Johnson City, TN 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 Johnson City, TN MSA, TN Low Rent (90%) $778 $783 $963 $1,209 $1,405
Average Rent $864 $870 $1,070 $1,343 $1,561
High Rent(110%) $950 $957 $1,177 $1,477 $1,717
2023 Johnson City, TN MSA, TN Low Rent (90%) $630 $652 $788 $996 $1,169
Average Rent $700 $724 $875 $1,107 $1,299
High Rent (110%) $770 $796 $963 $1,218 $1,429
2022 Johnson City, TN MSA, TN Low Rent (90%) $548 $583 $703 $897 $1,064
Average Rent $609 $648 $781 $997 $1,182
High Rent(110%) $670 $713 $859 $1,097 $1,300
2021 Johnson City, TN MSA, TN Low Rent (90%) $555 $559 $677 $860 $1,003
Average Rent $617 $621 $752 $956 $1,114
High Rent (110%) $679 $683 $827 $1,052 $1,225
2020 Johnson City, TN MSA, TN Low Rent (90%) $502 $508 $623 $787 $918
Average Rent $558 $564 $692 $874 $1,020
High Rent(110%) $614 $620 $761 $961 $1,122
2019 Johnson City, TN MSA, TN Low Rent (90%) $481 $497 $620 $777 $882
Average Rent $534 $552 $689 $863 $980
High Rent (110%) $587 $607 $758 $949 $1,078
2018 Johnson City, TN MSA, TN Low Rent (90%) $442 $477 $602 $759 $878
Average Rent $491 $530 $669 $843 $976
High Rent(110%) $540 $583 $736 $927 $1,074
2017 Johnson City, TN MSA, TN Low Rent (90%) $425 $474 $601 $761 $900
Average Rent $472 $527 $668 $846 $1,000
High Rent (110%) $519 $580 $735 $931 $1,100


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