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

Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, WV

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 Jefferson County, WV 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 $748 to a high of $914, with an average of $831.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $752, a maximum of $920, and an average of $836.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $989, peaking at a maximum of $1,209, and averaging at $1,099.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,394, a maximum of $1,704, and an average of $1,549.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,679 to a maximum of $2,052, with an average of $1,865.

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 Jefferson County, WV 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 Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, WV Low Rent (90%) $748 $752 $989 $1,394 $1,679
Average Rent $831 $836 $1,099 $1,549 $1,865
High Rent(110%) $914 $920 $1,209 $1,704 $2,052
2023 Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, WV Low Rent (90%) $727 $732 $901 $1,281 $1,535
Average Rent $808 $813 $1,001 $1,423 $1,705
High Rent (110%) $889 $894 $1,101 $1,565 $1,876
2022 Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, WV Low Rent (90%) $701 $705 $842 $1,197 $1,442
Average Rent $779 $783 $936 $1,330 $1,602
High Rent(110%) $857 $861 $1,030 $1,463 $1,762
2021 Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, WV Low Rent (90%) $710 $715 $839 $1,201 $1,453
Average Rent $789 $794 $932 $1,334 $1,614
High Rent (110%) $868 $873 $1,025 $1,467 $1,775
2020 Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, WV Low Rent (90%) $690 $698 $809 $1,167 $1,420
Average Rent $767 $776 $899 $1,297 $1,578
High Rent(110%) $844 $854 $989 $1,427 $1,736
2019 Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, WV Low Rent (90%) $692 $697 $813 $1,175 $1,427
Average Rent $769 $774 $903 $1,306 $1,586
High Rent (110%) $846 $851 $993 $1,437 $1,745
2018 Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, WV Low Rent (90%) $656 $660 $794 $1,155 $1,398
Average Rent $729 $733 $882 $1,283 $1,553
High Rent(110%) $802 $806 $970 $1,411 $1,708
2017 Jefferson County, WV HUD Metro FMR Area, WV Low Rent (90%) $654 $659 $821 $1,195 $1,391
Average Rent $727 $732 $912 $1,328 $1,546
High Rent (110%) $800 $805 $1,003 $1,461 $1,701


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