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

Carter County, KY, KY

In the year 2021, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Carter County, KY, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $428 to a high of $523, with an average of $475.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $453, a maximum of $553, and an average of $503.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $597, peaking at a maximum of $729, and averaging at $663.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $743, a maximum of $908, and an average of $825.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $845 to a maximum of $1,033, with an average of $939.

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 Carter 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
2021 Carter County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $428 $453 $597 $743 $845
Average Rent $475 $503 $663 $825 $939
High Rent(110%) $523 $553 $729 $908 $1,033
2020 Carter County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $403 $431 $568 $707 $837
Average Rent $448 $479 $631 $786 $930
High Rent (110%) $493 $527 $694 $865 $1,023
2019 Carter County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $420 $556 $697 $846
Average Rent $443 $467 $618 $774 $940
High Rent(110%) $487 $514 $680 $851 $1,034
2018 Carter County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $401 $421 $560 $702 $864
Average Rent $445 $468 $622 $780 $960
High Rent (110%) $490 $515 $684 $858 $1,056
2017 Carter County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $401 $422 $558 $698 $848
Average Rent $446 $469 $620 $776 $942
High Rent(110%) $491 $516 $682 $854 $1,036


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