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

Clay County, IL, IL

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 Clay County, IL, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $498 to a high of $608, with an average of $553.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $567, a maximum of $693, and an average of $630.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $726, peaking at a maximum of $888, and averaging at $807.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $917, a maximum of $1,121, and an average of $1,019.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,013 to a maximum of $1,239, with an average of $1,126.

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 Clay County, IL 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 Clay County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $498 $567 $726 $917 $1,013
Average Rent $553 $630 $807 $1,019 $1,126
High Rent(110%) $608 $693 $888 $1,121 $1,239
2023 Clay County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $478 $540 $697 $848 $938
Average Rent $531 $600 $774 $942 $1,042
High Rent (110%) $584 $660 $851 $1,036 $1,146
2022 Clay County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $453 $527 $662 $818 $947
Average Rent $503 $586 $735 $909 $1,052
High Rent(110%) $553 $645 $809 $1,000 $1,157
2021 Clay County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $428 $524 $630 $784 $927
Average Rent $476 $582 $700 $871 $1,030
High Rent (110%) $524 $640 $770 $958 $1,133
2020 Clay County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $427 $552 $628 $783 $985
Average Rent $474 $613 $698 $870 $1,094
High Rent(110%) $521 $674 $768 $957 $1,203
2019 Clay County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $426 $548 $627 $786 $973
Average Rent $473 $609 $697 $873 $1,081
High Rent (110%) $520 $670 $767 $960 $1,189
2018 Clay County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $406 $525 $603 $761 $868
Average Rent $451 $583 $670 $846 $964
High Rent(110%) $496 $641 $737 $931 $1,060
2017 Clay County, IL, IL Low Rent (90%) $392 $510 $589 $753 $853
Average Rent $436 $567 $654 $837 $948
High Rent (110%) $480 $624 $719 $921 $1,043


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