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

La Plata County, CO, CO

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 La Plata County, CO, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,117 to a high of $1,365, with an average of $1,241.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,262, a maximum of $1,542, and an average of $1,402.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,544, peaking at a maximum of $1,888, and averaging at $1,716.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,911, a maximum of $2,335, and an average of $2,123.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,487 to a maximum of $3,039, with an average of $2,763.

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 La Plata County, CO 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 La Plata County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $1,117 $1,262 $1,544 $1,911 $2,487
Average Rent $1,241 $1,402 $1,716 $2,123 $2,763
High Rent(110%) $1,365 $1,542 $1,888 $2,335 $3,039
2023 La Plata County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $985 $1,176 $1,328 $1,724 $2,263
Average Rent $1,094 $1,307 $1,476 $1,916 $2,514
High Rent (110%) $1,203 $1,438 $1,624 $2,108 $2,765
2022 La Plata County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $1,019 $1,116 $1,272 $1,769 $2,111
Average Rent $1,132 $1,240 $1,413 $1,966 $2,346
High Rent(110%) $1,245 $1,364 $1,554 $2,163 $2,581
2021 La Plata County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $869 $908 $1,035 $1,481 $1,666
Average Rent $965 $1,009 $1,150 $1,646 $1,851
High Rent (110%) $1,062 $1,110 $1,265 $1,811 $2,036
2020 La Plata County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $742 $778 $885 $1,276 $1,370
Average Rent $824 $864 $983 $1,418 $1,522
High Rent(110%) $906 $950 $1,081 $1,560 $1,674
2019 La Plata County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $749 $811 $931 $1,346 $1,479
Average Rent $832 $901 $1,034 $1,495 $1,643
High Rent (110%) $915 $991 $1,137 $1,645 $1,807
2018 La Plata County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $698 $775 $939 $1,365 $1,515
Average Rent $775 $861 $1,043 $1,517 $1,683
High Rent(110%) $853 $947 $1,147 $1,669 $1,851
2017 La Plata County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $635 $707 $870 $1,267 $1,446
Average Rent $706 $786 $967 $1,408 $1,607
High Rent (110%) $777 $865 $1,064 $1,549 $1,768


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