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

Bell County, KY, KY

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 Bell County, KY, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $636 to a high of $778, with an average of $707.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $681, a maximum of $833, and an average of $757.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $765, peaking at a maximum of $935, and averaging at $850.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,078, a maximum of $1,318, and an average of $1,198.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,223 to a maximum of $1,495, with an average of $1,359.

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 Bell County, KY 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 Bell County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $636 $681 $765 $1,078 $1,223
Average Rent $707 $757 $850 $1,198 $1,359
High Rent(110%) $778 $833 $935 $1,318 $1,495
2023 Bell County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $574 $591 $668 $950 $1,049
Average Rent $638 $657 $742 $1,055 $1,166
High Rent (110%) $702 $723 $816 $1,161 $1,283
2022 Bell County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $434 $533 $607 $861 $870
Average Rent $482 $592 $674 $957 $967
High Rent(110%) $530 $651 $741 $1,053 $1,064
2021 Bell County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $428 $518 $597 $806 $809
Average Rent $475 $575 $663 $896 $899
High Rent (110%) $523 $633 $729 $986 $989
2020 Bell County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $403 $474 $568 $767 $770
Average Rent $448 $527 $631 $852 $855
High Rent(110%) $493 $580 $694 $937 $941
2019 Bell County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $426 $460 $556 $749 $752
Average Rent $473 $511 $618 $832 $835
High Rent (110%) $520 $562 $680 $915 $919
2018 Bell County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $432 $455 $558 $754 $760
Average Rent $480 $506 $620 $838 $844
High Rent(110%) $528 $557 $682 $922 $928
2017 Bell County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $450 $558 $752 $770
Average Rent $443 $500 $620 $836 $855
High Rent (110%) $487 $550 $682 $920 $941


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