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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $615 to a high of $751, with an average of $683.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $618, a maximum of $756, and an average of $687.
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 $1,008, a maximum of $1,232, and an average of $1,120.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,083 to a maximum of $1,323, with an average of $1,203.

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 Bolivar 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 Bolivar County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $615 $618 $813 $1,008 $1,083
Average Rent $683 $687 $903 $1,120 $1,203
High Rent(110%) $751 $756 $993 $1,232 $1,323
2023 Bolivar County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $527 $530 $698 $849 $937
Average Rent $585 $589 $775 $943 $1,041
High Rent (110%) $644 $648 $853 $1,037 $1,145
2022 Bolivar County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $479 $482 $635 $784 $860
Average Rent $532 $536 $705 $871 $956
High Rent(110%) $585 $590 $776 $958 $1,052
2021 Bolivar County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $478 $482 $635 $789 $860
Average Rent $531 $535 $705 $877 $956
High Rent (110%) $584 $589 $776 $965 $1,052
2020 Bolivar County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $444 $456 $592 $738 $802
Average Rent $493 $507 $658 $820 $891
High Rent(110%) $542 $558 $724 $902 $980
2019 Bolivar County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $437 $468 $602 $754 $814
Average Rent $485 $520 $669 $838 $904
High Rent (110%) $534 $572 $736 $922 $994
2018 Bolivar County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $448 $484 $595 $761 $839
Average Rent $498 $538 $661 $846 $932
High Rent(110%) $548 $592 $727 $931 $1,025
2017 Bolivar County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $492 $495 $613 $803 $896
Average Rent $547 $550 $681 $892 $996
High Rent (110%) $602 $605 $749 $981 $1,096


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