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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $692 to a high of $846, with an average of $769.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $697, a maximum of $851, and an average of $774.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $915, peaking at a maximum of $1,119, and averaging at $1,017.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,233, a maximum of $1,507, and an average of $1,370.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,553 to a maximum of $1,899, with an average of $1,726.

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 Otero 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 Otero County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $692 $697 $915 $1,233 $1,553
Average Rent $769 $774 $1,017 $1,370 $1,726
High Rent(110%) $846 $851 $1,119 $1,507 $1,899
2023 Otero County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $610 $615 $809 $1,089 $1,362
Average Rent $678 $683 $899 $1,210 $1,513
High Rent (110%) $746 $751 $989 $1,331 $1,664
2022 Otero County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $633 $637 $838 $1,067 $1,364
Average Rent $703 $708 $931 $1,186 $1,515
High Rent(110%) $773 $779 $1,024 $1,305 $1,667
2021 Otero County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $564 $568 $749 $932 $1,181
Average Rent $627 $631 $832 $1,035 $1,312
High Rent (110%) $690 $694 $915 $1,139 $1,443
2020 Otero County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $513 $517 $680 $848 $1,056
Average Rent $570 $574 $756 $942 $1,173
High Rent(110%) $627 $631 $832 $1,036 $1,290
2019 Otero County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $537 $541 $716 $896 $1,096
Average Rent $597 $601 $795 $996 $1,218
High Rent (110%) $657 $661 $875 $1,096 $1,340
2018 Otero County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $528 $532 $707 $887 $964
Average Rent $587 $591 $786 $985 $1,071
High Rent(110%) $646 $650 $865 $1,084 $1,178
2017 Otero County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $475 $479 $636 $796 $878
Average Rent $528 $532 $707 $884 $975
High Rent (110%) $581 $585 $778 $972 $1,073


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