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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $758 to a high of $926, with an average of $842.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $759, a maximum of $927, and an average of $843.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $966, peaking at a maximum of $1,180, and averaging at $1,073.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,167, a maximum of $1,427, and an average of $1,297.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,555 to a maximum of $1,901, with an average of $1,728.

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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $758 $759 $966 $1,167 $1,555
Average Rent $842 $843 $1,073 $1,297 $1,728
High Rent(110%) $926 $927 $1,180 $1,427 $1,901
2023 Rio Grande County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $622 $626 $809 $1,084 $1,307
Average Rent $691 $695 $899 $1,204 $1,452
High Rent (110%) $760 $765 $989 $1,324 $1,597
2022 Rio Grande County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $620 $624 $779 $1,107 $1,252
Average Rent $689 $693 $866 $1,230 $1,391
High Rent(110%) $758 $762 $953 $1,353 $1,530
2021 Rio Grande County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $545 $548 $671 $942 $946
Average Rent $606 $609 $745 $1,047 $1,051
High Rent (110%) $667 $670 $820 $1,152 $1,156
2020 Rio Grande County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $515 $518 $643 $878 $896
Average Rent $572 $576 $714 $975 $995
High Rent(110%) $629 $634 $785 $1,073 $1,095
2019 Rio Grande County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $536 $550 $630 $911 $995
Average Rent $596 $611 $700 $1,012 $1,105
High Rent (110%) $656 $672 $770 $1,113 $1,216
2018 Rio Grande County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $531 $546 $627 $911 $995
Average Rent $590 $607 $697 $1,012 $1,106
High Rent(110%) $649 $668 $767 $1,113 $1,217
2017 Rio Grande County, CO, CO Low Rent (90%) $507 $531 $613 $856 $1,022
Average Rent $563 $590 $681 $951 $1,135
High Rent (110%) $619 $649 $749 $1,046 $1,249


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