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

Lewis 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 Lewis 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 $635, a maximum of $776, and an average of $705.
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 $1,036, a maximum of $1,266, and an average of $1,151.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,040 to a maximum of $1,272, with an average of $1,156.

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 Lewis 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 Lewis County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $554 $635 $765 $1,036 $1,040
Average Rent $616 $705 $850 $1,151 $1,156
High Rent(110%) $678 $776 $935 $1,266 $1,272
2023 Lewis County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $484 $585 $668 $896 $899
Average Rent $538 $650 $742 $995 $999
High Rent (110%) $592 $715 $816 $1,095 $1,099
2022 Lewis County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $434 $511 $607 $820 $823
Average Rent $482 $568 $674 $911 $914
High Rent(110%) $530 $625 $741 $1,002 $1,005
2021 Lewis County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $428 $500 $597 $808 $811
Average Rent $475 $555 $663 $898 $901
High Rent (110%) $523 $611 $729 $988 $991
2020 Lewis County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $403 $482 $568 $797 $809
Average Rent $448 $535 $631 $885 $899
High Rent(110%) $493 $589 $694 $974 $989
2019 Lewis County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $465 $556 $697 $821
Average Rent $443 $517 $618 $774 $912
High Rent (110%) $487 $569 $680 $851 $1,003
2018 Lewis County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $486 $558 $713 $848
Average Rent $443 $540 $620 $792 $942
High Rent(110%) $487 $594 $682 $871 $1,036
2017 Lewis County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $401 $483 $558 $746 $847
Average Rent $446 $537 $620 $829 $941
High Rent (110%) $491 $591 $682 $912 $1,035


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