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

DeKalb County, AL, AL

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 DeKalb County, AL, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $578 to a high of $706, with an average of $642.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $587, a maximum of $717, and an average of $652.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $771, peaking at a maximum of $943, and averaging at $857.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,043, a maximum of $1,275, and an average of $1,159.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,252 to a maximum of $1,530, with an average of $1,391.

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 DeKalb County, AL 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 DeKalb County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $578 $587 $771 $1,043 $1,252
Average Rent $642 $652 $857 $1,159 $1,391
High Rent(110%) $706 $717 $943 $1,275 $1,530
2023 DeKalb County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $504 $521 $666 $914 $1,038
Average Rent $560 $579 $740 $1,015 $1,153
High Rent (110%) $616 $637 $814 $1,117 $1,268
2022 DeKalb County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $421 $500 $635 $858 $949
Average Rent $468 $555 $705 $953 $1,054
High Rent(110%) $515 $611 $776 $1,048 $1,159
2021 DeKalb County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $376 $443 $571 $767 $842
Average Rent $418 $492 $634 $852 $936
High Rent (110%) $460 $541 $697 $937 $1,030
2020 DeKalb County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $416 $419 $551 $736 $796
Average Rent $462 $465 $612 $818 $884
High Rent(110%) $508 $512 $673 $900 $972
2019 DeKalb County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $436 $438 $581 $750 $802
Average Rent $484 $487 $646 $833 $891
High Rent (110%) $532 $536 $711 $916 $980
2018 DeKalb County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $483 $487 $645 $811 $890
Average Rent $537 $541 $717 $901 $989
High Rent(110%) $591 $595 $789 $991 $1,088
2017 DeKalb County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $537 $541 $717 $901 $989
Average Rent $597 $601 $797 $1,001 $1,099
High Rent (110%) $657 $661 $877 $1,101 $1,209


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