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

Thomas County, GA, GA

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 Thomas County, GA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $828 to a high of $1,012, with an average of $920.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $833, a maximum of $1,019, and an average of $926.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $961, peaking at a maximum of $1,175, and averaging at $1,068.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,274, a maximum of $1,558, and an average of $1,416.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,326 to a maximum of $1,620, with an average of $1,473.

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 Thomas County, GA 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 Thomas County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $828 $833 $961 $1,274 $1,326
Average Rent $920 $926 $1,068 $1,416 $1,473
High Rent(110%) $1,012 $1,019 $1,175 $1,558 $1,620
2023 Thomas County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $689 $692 $849 $1,094 $1,236
Average Rent $765 $769 $943 $1,215 $1,373
High Rent (110%) $842 $846 $1,037 $1,337 $1,510
2022 Thomas County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $570 $574 $755 $959 $1,155
Average Rent $633 $638 $839 $1,066 $1,283
High Rent(110%) $696 $702 $923 $1,173 $1,411
2021 Thomas County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $535 $537 $708 $885 $1,112
Average Rent $594 $597 $787 $983 $1,236
High Rent (110%) $653 $657 $866 $1,081 $1,360
2020 Thomas County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $529 $532 $701 $881 $1,112
Average Rent $588 $591 $779 $979 $1,236
High Rent(110%) $647 $650 $857 $1,077 $1,360
2019 Thomas County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $534 $550 $686 $894 $998
Average Rent $593 $611 $762 $993 $1,109
High Rent (110%) $652 $672 $838 $1,092 $1,220
2018 Thomas County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $525 $545 $678 $906 $946
Average Rent $583 $606 $753 $1,007 $1,051
High Rent(110%) $641 $667 $828 $1,108 $1,156
2017 Thomas County, GA, GA Low Rent (90%) $471 $488 $608 $828 $837
Average Rent $523 $542 $675 $920 $930
High Rent (110%) $575 $596 $743 $1,012 $1,023


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