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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $545 to a high of $666, with an average of $605.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $612, a maximum of $748, and an average of $680.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $804, peaking at a maximum of $982, and averaging at $893.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,132, a maximum of $1,384, and an average of $1,258.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,364 to a maximum of $1,667, with an average of $1,515.

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 Nelson 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 Nelson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $545 $612 $804 $1,132 $1,364
Average Rent $605 $680 $893 $1,258 $1,515
High Rent(110%) $666 $748 $982 $1,384 $1,667
2023 Nelson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $515 $539 $710 $1,007 $1,131
Average Rent $572 $599 $789 $1,119 $1,257
High Rent (110%) $629 $659 $868 $1,231 $1,383
2022 Nelson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $466 $495 $652 $925 $997
Average Rent $518 $550 $724 $1,028 $1,108
High Rent(110%) $570 $605 $796 $1,131 $1,219
2021 Nelson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $468 $495 $653 $934 $947
Average Rent $520 $550 $725 $1,038 $1,052
High Rent (110%) $572 $605 $798 $1,142 $1,157
2020 Nelson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $450 $482 $634 $896 $898
Average Rent $500 $535 $704 $995 $998
High Rent(110%) $550 $589 $774 $1,095 $1,098
2019 Nelson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $450 $475 $628 $902 $905
Average Rent $500 $528 $698 $1,002 $1,006
High Rent (110%) $550 $581 $768 $1,102 $1,107
2018 Nelson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $451 $474 $631 $869 $915
Average Rent $501 $527 $701 $966 $1,017
High Rent(110%) $551 $580 $771 $1,063 $1,119
2017 Nelson County, KY, KY Low Rent (90%) $455 $475 $632 $920 $1,017
Average Rent $505 $528 $702 $1,022 $1,130
High Rent (110%) $556 $581 $772 $1,124 $1,243


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