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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $604 to a high of $738, with an average of $671.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $608, a maximum of $743, and an average of $675.
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 $1,298 to a maximum of $1,586, with an average of $1,442.

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, 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 Clay County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $604 $608 $765 $1,078 $1,298
Average Rent $671 $675 $850 $1,198 $1,442
High Rent(110%) $738 $743 $935 $1,318 $1,586
2023 Clay County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $536 $539 $668 $950 $1,138
Average Rent $595 $599 $742 $1,055 $1,264
High Rent (110%) $655 $659 $816 $1,161 $1,390
2022 Clay County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $473 $475 $607 $861 $1,039
Average Rent $525 $528 $674 $957 $1,154
High Rent(110%) $578 $581 $741 $1,053 $1,269
2021 Clay County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $511 $517 $597 $854 $1,033
Average Rent $568 $574 $663 $949 $1,148
High Rent (110%) $625 $631 $729 $1,044 $1,263
2020 Clay County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $403 $478 $568 $749 $981
Average Rent $448 $531 $631 $832 $1,090
High Rent(110%) $493 $584 $694 $915 $1,199
2019 Clay County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $485 $556 $697 $931
Average Rent $443 $539 $618 $774 $1,034
High Rent (110%) $487 $593 $680 $851 $1,137
2018 Clay County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $473 $558 $699 $791
Average Rent $443 $526 $620 $777 $879
High Rent(110%) $487 $579 $682 $855 $967
2017 Clay County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $401 $483 $558 $698 $779
Average Rent $446 $537 $620 $776 $866
High Rent (110%) $491 $591 $682 $854 $953


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