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

Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, 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 Sussex County, DE 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 $818 to a high of $1,000, with an average of $909.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $889, a maximum of $1,087, and an average of $988.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,168, peaking at a maximum of $1,428, and averaging at $1,298.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,490, a maximum of $1,822, and an average of $1,656.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,833 to a maximum of $2,241, with an average of $2,037.

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 Sussex County, DE 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 Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, DE Low Rent (90%) $818 $889 $1,168 $1,490 $1,833
Average Rent $909 $988 $1,298 $1,656 $2,037
High Rent(110%) $1,000 $1,087 $1,428 $1,822 $2,241
2023 Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, DE Low Rent (90%) $670 $756 $995 $1,299 $1,582
Average Rent $744 $840 $1,106 $1,443 $1,758
High Rent (110%) $818 $924 $1,217 $1,587 $1,934
2022 Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, DE Low Rent (90%) $586 $660 $868 $1,160 $1,364
Average Rent $651 $733 $964 $1,289 $1,515
High Rent(110%) $716 $806 $1,060 $1,418 $1,667
2021 Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, DE Low Rent (90%) $577 $659 $869 $1,175 $1,355
Average Rent $641 $732 $965 $1,306 $1,506
High Rent (110%) $705 $805 $1,062 $1,437 $1,657
2020 Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, DE Low Rent (90%) $573 $658 $853 $1,232 $1,394
Average Rent $637 $731 $948 $1,369 $1,549
High Rent(110%) $701 $804 $1,043 $1,506 $1,704
2019 Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, DE Low Rent (90%) $636 $731 $948 $1,369 $1,549
Average Rent $707 $812 $1,053 $1,521 $1,721
High Rent (110%) $778 $893 $1,158 $1,673 $1,893
2018 Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, DE Low Rent (90%) $536 $622 $810 $1,178 $1,324
Average Rent $596 $691 $900 $1,309 $1,471
High Rent(110%) $656 $760 $990 $1,440 $1,618
2017 Sussex County, DE HUD Metro FMR Area, DE Low Rent (90%) $556 $619 $824 $1,174 $1,329
Average Rent $618 $688 $915 $1,304 $1,477
High Rent (110%) $680 $757 $1,007 $1,434 $1,625


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