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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $554 to a high of $678, with an average of $616.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $660, a maximum of $806, and an average of $733.
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 $1,186 to a maximum of $1,450, with an average of $1,318.

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 Letcher 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 Letcher County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $554 $660 $765 $1,078 $1,186
Average Rent $616 $733 $850 $1,198 $1,318
High Rent(110%) $678 $806 $935 $1,318 $1,450
2023 Letcher County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $484 $548 $668 $931 $1,002
Average Rent $538 $609 $742 $1,034 $1,113
High Rent (110%) $592 $670 $816 $1,137 $1,224
2022 Letcher County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $434 $511 $607 $802 $868
Average Rent $482 $568 $674 $891 $964
High Rent(110%) $530 $625 $741 $980 $1,060
2021 Letcher County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $428 $509 $597 $755 $837
Average Rent $475 $566 $663 $839 $930
High Rent (110%) $523 $623 $729 $923 $1,023
2020 Letcher County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $403 $474 $568 $707 $781
Average Rent $448 $527 $631 $786 $868
High Rent(110%) $493 $580 $694 $865 $955
2019 Letcher County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $403 $451 $563 $705 $771
Average Rent $448 $501 $625 $783 $857
High Rent (110%) $493 $551 $688 $861 $943
2018 Letcher County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $438 $558 $699 $771
Average Rent $443 $487 $620 $777 $857
High Rent(110%) $487 $536 $682 $855 $943
2017 Letcher County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $418 $444 $581 $727 $841
Average Rent $464 $493 $646 $808 $934
High Rent (110%) $510 $542 $711 $889 $1,027


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