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

Kent County, MD, MD

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 Kent County, MD, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $990 to a high of $1,210, with an average of $1,100.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,000, a maximum of $1,222, and an average of $1,111.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,142, peaking at a maximum of $1,396, and averaging at $1,269.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,529, a maximum of $1,869, and an average of $1,699.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,938 to a maximum of $2,368, with an average of $2,153.

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 Kent County, MD 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 Kent County, MD, MD Low Rent (90%) $990 $1,000 $1,142 $1,529 $1,938
Average Rent $1,100 $1,111 $1,269 $1,699 $2,153
High Rent(110%) $1,210 $1,222 $1,396 $1,869 $2,368
2023 Kent County, MD, MD Low Rent (90%) $788 $793 $982 $1,353 $1,646
Average Rent $875 $881 $1,091 $1,503 $1,829
High Rent (110%) $963 $969 $1,200 $1,653 $2,012
2022 Kent County, MD, MD Low Rent (90%) $701 $707 $925 $1,296 $1,480
Average Rent $779 $785 $1,028 $1,440 $1,644
High Rent(110%) $857 $864 $1,131 $1,584 $1,808
2021 Kent County, MD, MD Low Rent (90%) $685 $689 $909 $1,270 $1,412
Average Rent $761 $766 $1,010 $1,411 $1,569
High Rent (110%) $837 $843 $1,111 $1,552 $1,726
2020 Kent County, MD, MD Low Rent (90%) $698 $703 $925 $1,274 $1,373
Average Rent $775 $781 $1,028 $1,416 $1,526
High Rent(110%) $853 $859 $1,131 $1,558 $1,679
2019 Kent County, MD, MD Low Rent (90%) $711 $716 $926 $1,169 $1,444
Average Rent $790 $795 $1,029 $1,299 $1,604
High Rent (110%) $869 $875 $1,132 $1,429 $1,764
2018 Kent County, MD, MD Low Rent (90%) $712 $716 $935 $1,173 $1,604
Average Rent $791 $796 $1,039 $1,303 $1,782
High Rent(110%) $870 $876 $1,143 $1,433 $1,960
2017 Kent County, MD, MD Low Rent (90%) $756 $761 $1,012 $1,265 $1,782
Average Rent $840 $846 $1,124 $1,406 $1,980
High Rent (110%) $924 $931 $1,236 $1,547 $2,178


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