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

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, FL

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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,304 to a high of $1,594, with an average of $1,449.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,406, a maximum of $1,718, and an average of $1,562.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,666, peaking at a maximum of $2,036, and averaging at $1,851.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,130, a maximum of $2,604, and an average of $2,367.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,599 to a maximum of $3,177, with an average of $2,888.

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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, FL Low Rent (90%) $1,304 $1,406 $1,666 $2,130 $2,599
Average Rent $1,449 $1,562 $1,851 $2,367 $2,888
High Rent(110%) $1,594 $1,718 $2,036 $2,604 $3,177
2023 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, FL Low Rent (90%) $1,162 $1,243 $1,493 $1,911 $2,343
Average Rent $1,291 $1,381 $1,659 $2,123 $2,603
High Rent (110%) $1,420 $1,519 $1,825 $2,335 $2,863
2022 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, FL Low Rent (90%) $940 $999 $1,212 $1,559 $1,920
Average Rent $1,044 $1,110 $1,347 $1,732 $2,133
High Rent(110%) $1,148 $1,221 $1,482 $1,905 $2,346
2021 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, FL Low Rent (90%) $890 $936 $1,144 $1,486 $1,825
Average Rent $989 $1,040 $1,271 $1,651 $2,028
High Rent (110%) $1,088 $1,144 $1,398 $1,816 $2,231
2020 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, FL Low Rent (90%) $842 $883 $1,085 $1,418 $1,733
Average Rent $935 $981 $1,206 $1,575 $1,925
High Rent(110%) $1,029 $1,079 $1,327 $1,733 $2,118
2019 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, FL Low Rent (90%) $774 $824 $1,020 $1,337 $1,615
Average Rent $860 $916 $1,133 $1,485 $1,794
High Rent (110%) $946 $1,008 $1,246 $1,634 $1,973
2018 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, FL Low Rent (90%) $689 $758 $941 $1,236 $1,490
Average Rent $765 $842 $1,045 $1,373 $1,656
High Rent(110%) $842 $926 $1,150 $1,510 $1,822
2017 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, FL Low Rent (90%) $643 $734 $913 $1,207 $1,448
Average Rent $714 $815 $1,014 $1,341 $1,609
High Rent (110%) $785 $897 $1,115 $1,475 $1,770


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