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

Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg 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 $582, a maximum of $712, and an average of $647.
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 $961, a maximum of $1,175, and an average of $1,068.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,069 to a maximum of $1,307, with an average of $1,188.

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 Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $554 $582 $765 $961 $1,069
Average Rent $616 $647 $850 $1,068 $1,188
High Rent(110%) $678 $712 $935 $1,175 $1,307
2023 Muhlenberg County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $484 $508 $668 $841 $897
Average Rent $538 $564 $742 $934 $997
High Rent (110%) $592 $620 $816 $1,027 $1,097
2022 Muhlenberg County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $434 $461 $607 $750 $823
Average Rent $482 $512 $674 $833 $914
High Rent(110%) $530 $563 $741 $916 $1,005
2021 Muhlenberg County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $428 $468 $597 $743 $809
Average Rent $475 $520 $663 $825 $899
High Rent (110%) $523 $572 $729 $908 $989
2020 Muhlenberg County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $403 $456 $568 $707 $770
Average Rent $448 $507 $631 $786 $856
High Rent(110%) $493 $558 $694 $865 $942
2019 Muhlenberg County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $447 $556 $697 $780
Average Rent $443 $497 $618 $774 $867
High Rent (110%) $487 $547 $680 $851 $954
2018 Muhlenberg County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $399 $461 $558 $699 $867
Average Rent $443 $512 $620 $777 $963
High Rent(110%) $487 $563 $682 $855 $1,059
2017 Muhlenberg County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $401 $476 $558 $713 $919
Average Rent $446 $529 $620 $792 $1,021
High Rent (110%) $491 $582 $682 $871 $1,123


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