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

Santa Cruz County, AZ, AZ

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 Santa Cruz County, AZ, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $624 to a high of $762, with an average of $693.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $700, a maximum of $856, and an average of $778.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $920, peaking at a maximum of $1,124, and averaging at $1,022.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,296, a maximum of $1,584, and an average of $1,440.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,325 to a maximum of $1,619, with an average of $1,472.

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 Santa Cruz County, AZ 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 Santa Cruz County, AZ, AZ Low Rent (90%) $624 $700 $920 $1,296 $1,325
Average Rent $693 $778 $1,022 $1,440 $1,472
High Rent(110%) $762 $856 $1,124 $1,584 $1,619
2023 Santa Cruz County, AZ, AZ Low Rent (90%) $545 $619 $815 $1,116 $1,121
Average Rent $605 $688 $905 $1,240 $1,245
High Rent (110%) $666 $757 $996 $1,364 $1,370
2022 Santa Cruz County, AZ, AZ Low Rent (90%) $517 $579 $761 $1,029 $1,032
Average Rent $574 $643 $846 $1,143 $1,147
High Rent(110%) $631 $707 $931 $1,257 $1,262
2021 Santa Cruz County, AZ, AZ Low Rent (90%) $501 $538 $709 $959 $962
Average Rent $557 $598 $788 $1,065 $1,069
High Rent (110%) $613 $658 $867 $1,172 $1,176
2020 Santa Cruz County, AZ, AZ Low Rent (90%) $480 $514 $677 $914 $917
Average Rent $533 $571 $752 $1,015 $1,019
High Rent(110%) $586 $628 $827 $1,117 $1,121
2019 Santa Cruz County, AZ, AZ Low Rent (90%) $501 $509 $674 $908 $911
Average Rent $557 $566 $749 $1,009 $1,012
High Rent (110%) $613 $623 $824 $1,110 $1,113
2018 Santa Cruz County, AZ, AZ Low Rent (90%) $481 $482 $640 $869 $871
Average Rent $534 $535 $711 $965 $968
High Rent(110%) $587 $589 $782 $1,062 $1,065
2017 Santa Cruz County, AZ, AZ Low Rent (90%) $458 $461 $613 $836 $845
Average Rent $509 $512 $681 $929 $939
High Rent (110%) $560 $563 $749 $1,022 $1,033


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