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

Columbia County, FL, FL

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 Columbia County, FL, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $709 to a high of $867, with an average of $788.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $714, a maximum of $872, and an average of $793.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $938, peaking at a maximum of $1,146, and averaging at $1,042.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,141, a maximum of $1,395, and an average of $1,268.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,249 to a maximum of $1,527, with an average of $1,388.

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 Columbia County, FL 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 Columbia County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $709 $714 $938 $1,141 $1,249
Average Rent $788 $793 $1,042 $1,268 $1,388
High Rent(110%) $867 $872 $1,146 $1,395 $1,527
2023 Columbia County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $579 $630 $829 $1,047 $1,113
Average Rent $643 $700 $921 $1,163 $1,237
High Rent (110%) $707 $770 $1,013 $1,279 $1,361
2022 Columbia County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $553 $597 $786 $995 $1,066
Average Rent $614 $663 $873 $1,105 $1,184
High Rent(110%) $675 $729 $960 $1,216 $1,302
2021 Columbia County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $571 $593 $782 $1,018 $1,060
Average Rent $634 $659 $869 $1,131 $1,178
High Rent (110%) $697 $725 $956 $1,244 $1,296
2020 Columbia County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $586 $609 $791 $1,036 $1,072
Average Rent $651 $677 $879 $1,151 $1,191
High Rent(110%) $716 $745 $967 $1,266 $1,310
2019 Columbia County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $550 $588 $728 $968 $1,011
Average Rent $611 $653 $809 $1,076 $1,123
High Rent (110%) $672 $718 $890 $1,184 $1,235
2018 Columbia County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $527 $600 $706 $923 $986
Average Rent $585 $667 $784 $1,026 $1,095
High Rent(110%) $644 $734 $862 $1,129 $1,205
2017 Columbia County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $505 $577 $666 $901 $986
Average Rent $561 $641 $740 $1,001 $1,096
High Rent (110%) $617 $705 $814 $1,101 $1,206


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