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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $721 to a high of $881, with an average of $801.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $725, a maximum of $887, and an average of $806.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $953, peaking at a maximum of $1,165, and averaging at $1,059.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,168, a maximum of $1,428, and an average of $1,298.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,439 to a maximum of $1,759, with an average of $1,599.

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 Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $721 $725 $953 $1,168 $1,439
Average Rent $801 $806 $1,059 $1,298 $1,599
High Rent(110%) $881 $887 $1,165 $1,428 $1,759
2023 Okeechobee County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $665 $670 $881 $1,090 $1,238
Average Rent $739 $744 $979 $1,211 $1,376
High Rent (110%) $813 $818 $1,077 $1,332 $1,514
2022 Okeechobee County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $593 $597 $786 $986 $1,117
Average Rent $659 $663 $873 $1,096 $1,241
High Rent(110%) $725 $729 $960 $1,206 $1,365
2021 Okeechobee County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $581 $584 $752 $967 $1,067
Average Rent $645 $649 $836 $1,074 $1,186
High Rent (110%) $710 $714 $920 $1,181 $1,305
2020 Okeechobee County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $606 $610 $751 $999 $1,082
Average Rent $673 $678 $834 $1,110 $1,202
High Rent(110%) $740 $746 $917 $1,221 $1,322
2019 Okeechobee County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $586 $590 $698 $944 $1,011
Average Rent $651 $655 $775 $1,049 $1,123
High Rent (110%) $716 $721 $853 $1,154 $1,235
2018 Okeechobee County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $509 $512 $671 $889 $914
Average Rent $565 $569 $746 $988 $1,016
High Rent(110%) $622 $626 $821 $1,087 $1,118
2017 Okeechobee County, FL, FL Low Rent (90%) $463 $466 $619 $804 $946
Average Rent $514 $518 $688 $893 $1,051
High Rent (110%) $565 $570 $757 $982 $1,156


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