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

Monroe 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 Monroe 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 $687, a maximum of $839, and an average of $763.
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 $1,087, a maximum of $1,329, and an average of $1,208.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,112 to a maximum of $1,360, with an average of $1,236.

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 Monroe 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 Monroe County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $578 $687 $771 $1,087 $1,112
Average Rent $642 $763 $857 $1,208 $1,236
High Rent(110%) $706 $839 $943 $1,329 $1,360
2023 Monroe County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $504 $590 $666 $941 $970
Average Rent $560 $655 $740 $1,046 $1,078
High Rent (110%) $616 $721 $814 $1,151 $1,186
2022 Monroe County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $477 $557 $635 $830 $936
Average Rent $530 $619 $705 $922 $1,040
High Rent(110%) $583 $681 $776 $1,014 $1,144
2021 Monroe County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $431 $500 $571 $710 $833
Average Rent $479 $556 $634 $789 $925
High Rent (110%) $527 $612 $697 $868 $1,018
2020 Monroe County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $427 $484 $551 $687 $788
Average Rent $474 $538 $612 $763 $876
High Rent(110%) $521 $592 $673 $839 $964
2019 Monroe County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $443 $494 $565 $708 $803
Average Rent $492 $549 $628 $787 $892
High Rent (110%) $541 $604 $691 $866 $981
2018 Monroe County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $435 $475 $545 $697 $847
Average Rent $483 $528 $606 $774 $941
High Rent(110%) $531 $581 $667 $851 $1,035
2017 Monroe County, AL, AL Low Rent (90%) $446 $484 $559 $774 $941
Average Rent $495 $538 $621 $860 $1,046
High Rent (110%) $545 $592 $683 $946 $1,151


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