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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $605 to a high of $739, with an average of $672.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $680, a maximum of $831, and an average of $755.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $893, peaking at a maximum of $1,091, and averaging at $992.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,093, a maximum of $1,335, and an average of $1,214.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,412 to a maximum of $1,726, with an average of $1,569.

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 McCracken 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 McCracken County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $605 $680 $893 $1,093 $1,412
Average Rent $672 $755 $992 $1,214 $1,569
High Rent(110%) $739 $831 $1,091 $1,335 $1,726
2023 McCracken County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $573 $600 $790 $985 $1,061
Average Rent $637 $667 $878 $1,094 $1,179
High Rent (110%) $701 $734 $966 $1,203 $1,297
2022 McCracken County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $519 $552 $726 $899 $985
Average Rent $577 $613 $807 $999 $1,094
High Rent(110%) $635 $674 $888 $1,099 $1,203
2021 McCracken County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $519 $550 $725 $901 $983
Average Rent $577 $611 $805 $1,001 $1,092
High Rent (110%) $635 $672 $886 $1,101 $1,201
2020 McCracken County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $435 $507 $668 $833 $911
Average Rent $483 $563 $742 $925 $1,012
High Rent(110%) $531 $619 $816 $1,018 $1,113
2019 McCracken County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $421 $496 $656 $830 $998
Average Rent $468 $551 $729 $922 $1,109
High Rent (110%) $515 $606 $802 $1,014 $1,220
2018 McCracken County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $428 $486 $616 $790 $954
Average Rent $475 $540 $684 $878 $1,060
High Rent(110%) $523 $594 $752 $966 $1,166
2017 McCracken County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $437 $488 $608 $798 $886
Average Rent $485 $542 $675 $887 $984
High Rent (110%) $534 $596 $743 $976 $1,082


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