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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $536 to a high of $655, with an average of $595.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $599, a maximum of $732, and an average of $665.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $787, peaking at a maximum of $961, and averaging at $874.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,011, a maximum of $1,235, and an average of $1,123.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,086 to a maximum of $1,328, with an average of $1,207.

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 Laurel 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 Laurel County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $536 $599 $787 $1,011 $1,086
Average Rent $595 $665 $874 $1,123 $1,207
High Rent(110%) $655 $732 $961 $1,235 $1,328
2023 Laurel County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $502 $531 $692 $893 $957
Average Rent $558 $590 $769 $992 $1,063
High Rent (110%) $614 $649 $846 $1,091 $1,169
2022 Laurel County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $469 $500 $613 $803 $845
Average Rent $521 $555 $681 $892 $939
High Rent(110%) $573 $611 $749 $981 $1,033
2021 Laurel County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $491 $497 $604 $792 $869
Average Rent $545 $552 $671 $880 $965
High Rent (110%) $600 $607 $738 $968 $1,062
2020 Laurel County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $411 $484 $579 $779 $873
Average Rent $457 $538 $643 $865 $970
High Rent(110%) $503 $592 $707 $952 $1,067
2019 Laurel County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $414 $489 $578 $792 $908
Average Rent $460 $543 $642 $880 $1,009
High Rent (110%) $506 $597 $706 $968 $1,110
2018 Laurel County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $483 $558 $784 $842
Average Rent $443 $537 $620 $871 $936
High Rent(110%) $487 $591 $682 $958 $1,030
2017 Laurel County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $401 $483 $558 $768 $846
Average Rent $446 $537 $620 $853 $940
High Rent (110%) $491 $591 $682 $938 $1,034


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