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

Alcorn County, MS, MS

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 Alcorn County, MS, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $637 to a high of $779, with an average of $708.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $641, a maximum of $783, and an average of $712.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $813, peaking at a maximum of $993, and averaging at $903.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,137, a maximum of $1,389, and an average of $1,263.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,197 to a maximum of $1,463, with an average of $1,330.

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 Alcorn County, MS 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 Alcorn County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $637 $641 $813 $1,137 $1,197
Average Rent $708 $712 $903 $1,263 $1,330
High Rent(110%) $779 $783 $993 $1,389 $1,463
2023 Alcorn County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $520 $524 $689 $975 $1,040
Average Rent $578 $582 $766 $1,083 $1,155
High Rent (110%) $636 $640 $843 $1,191 $1,271
2022 Alcorn County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $479 $482 $635 $877 $975
Average Rent $532 $536 $705 $974 $1,083
High Rent(110%) $585 $590 $776 $1,071 $1,191
2021 Alcorn County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $464 $467 $616 $840 $939
Average Rent $516 $519 $684 $933 $1,043
High Rent (110%) $568 $571 $752 $1,026 $1,147
2020 Alcorn County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $443 $451 $591 $819 $937
Average Rent $492 $501 $657 $910 $1,041
High Rent(110%) $541 $551 $723 $1,001 $1,145
2019 Alcorn County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $425 $461 $586 $846 $915
Average Rent $472 $512 $651 $940 $1,017
High Rent (110%) $519 $563 $716 $1,034 $1,119
2018 Alcorn County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $419 $472 $595 $860 $910
Average Rent $466 $524 $661 $955 $1,011
High Rent(110%) $513 $576 $727 $1,051 $1,112
2017 Alcorn County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $428 $487 $613 $880 $883
Average Rent $476 $541 $681 $978 $981
High Rent (110%) $524 $595 $749 $1,076 $1,079


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