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

Yakima, WA MSA, WA

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 Yakima, WA MSA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $891 to a high of $1,089, with an average of $990.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $897, a maximum of $1,097, and an average of $997.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,179, peaking at a maximum of $1,441, and averaging at $1,310.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,661, a maximum of $2,031, and an average of $1,846.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,755 to a maximum of $2,145, with an average of $1,950.

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 Yakima, WA 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 Yakima, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $891 $897 $1,179 $1,661 $1,755
Average Rent $990 $997 $1,310 $1,846 $1,950
High Rent(110%) $1,089 $1,097 $1,441 $2,031 $2,145
2023 Yakima, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $772 $778 $1,023 $1,454 $1,528
Average Rent $858 $864 $1,137 $1,616 $1,698
High Rent (110%) $944 $950 $1,251 $1,778 $1,868
2022 Yakima, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $695 $718 $945 $1,343 $1,446
Average Rent $772 $798 $1,050 $1,492 $1,607
High Rent(110%) $849 $878 $1,155 $1,641 $1,768
2021 Yakima, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $650 $713 $940 $1,321 $1,436
Average Rent $722 $792 $1,044 $1,468 $1,595
High Rent (110%) $794 $871 $1,148 $1,615 $1,755
2020 Yakima, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $617 $692 $912 $1,260 $1,400
Average Rent $685 $769 $1,013 $1,400 $1,555
High Rent(110%) $754 $846 $1,114 $1,540 $1,711
2019 Yakima, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $500 $573 $753 $1,030 $1,157
Average Rent $556 $637 $837 $1,144 $1,285
High Rent (110%) $612 $701 $921 $1,258 $1,414
2018 Yakima, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $524 $606 $785 $1,070 $1,218
Average Rent $582 $673 $872 $1,189 $1,353
High Rent(110%) $640 $740 $959 $1,308 $1,488
2017 Yakima, WA MSA, WA Low Rent (90%) $484 $565 $733 $1,011 $1,161
Average Rent $538 $628 $814 $1,123 $1,290
High Rent (110%) $592 $691 $895 $1,235 $1,419


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