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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $716 to a high of $875, with an average of $795.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $743, a maximum of $908, and an average of $825.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $833, peaking at a maximum of $1,019, and averaging at $926.
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 $1,110 to a maximum of $1,356, with an average of $1,233.

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 Clarke 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 Clarke County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $716 $743 $833 $1,008 $1,110
Average Rent $795 $825 $926 $1,120 $1,233
High Rent(110%) $875 $908 $1,019 $1,232 $1,356
2023 Clarke County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $597 $629 $711 $865 $955
Average Rent $663 $699 $790 $961 $1,061
High Rent (110%) $729 $769 $869 $1,057 $1,167
2022 Clarke County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $518 $557 $635 $784 $860
Average Rent $576 $619 $705 $871 $956
High Rent(110%) $634 $681 $776 $958 $1,052
2021 Clarke County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $482 $482 $616 $766 $835
Average Rent $535 $536 $684 $851 $928
High Rent (110%) $589 $590 $752 $936 $1,021
2020 Clarke County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $443 $468 $591 $737 $801
Average Rent $492 $520 $657 $819 $890
High Rent(110%) $541 $572 $723 $901 $979
2019 Clarke County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $435 $477 $599 $751 $810
Average Rent $483 $530 $666 $834 $900
High Rent (110%) $531 $583 $733 $917 $990
2018 Clarke County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $438 $497 $622 $779 $847
Average Rent $487 $552 $691 $866 $941
High Rent(110%) $536 $607 $760 $953 $1,035
2017 Clarke County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $450 $521 $644 $805 $887
Average Rent $500 $579 $715 $894 $986
High Rent (110%) $550 $637 $787 $983 $1,085


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