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

Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA

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 Western Worcester County, MA 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 $898 to a high of $1,098, with an average of $998.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $959, a maximum of $1,172, and an average of $1,065.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,259, peaking at a maximum of $1,539, and averaging at $1,399.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,752, a maximum of $2,142, and an average of $1,947.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,086 to a maximum of $2,550, with an average of $2,318.

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 Western Worcester County, MA 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 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $898 $959 $1,259 $1,752 $2,086
Average Rent $998 $1,065 $1,399 $1,947 $2,318
High Rent(110%) $1,098 $1,172 $1,539 $2,142 $2,550
2023 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $847 $858 $1,129 $1,537 $1,655
Average Rent $941 $953 $1,254 $1,708 $1,839
High Rent (110%) $1,035 $1,048 $1,379 $1,879 $2,023
2022 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $713 $717 $944 $1,275 $1,281
Average Rent $792 $797 $1,049 $1,417 $1,423
High Rent(110%) $871 $877 $1,154 $1,559 $1,565
2021 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $662 $667 $878 $1,187 $1,192
Average Rent $736 $741 $976 $1,319 $1,324
High Rent (110%) $810 $815 $1,074 $1,451 $1,456
2020 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $653 $658 $867 $1,170 $1,175
Average Rent $726 $731 $963 $1,300 $1,305
High Rent(110%) $799 $804 $1,059 $1,430 $1,436
2019 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $643 $646 $855 $1,151 $1,165
Average Rent $714 $718 $950 $1,279 $1,294
High Rent (110%) $785 $790 $1,045 $1,407 $1,423
2018 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $603 $657 $830 $1,184 $1,293
Average Rent $670 $730 $922 $1,315 $1,437
High Rent(110%) $737 $803 $1,014 $1,447 $1,581
2017 Western Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area, MA Low Rent (90%) $524 $612 $741 $1,029 $1,295
Average Rent $582 $680 $823 $1,143 $1,439
High Rent (110%) $640 $748 $905 $1,257 $1,583


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