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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $698 to a high of $853, with an average of $775.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $724, a maximum of $884, and an average of $804.
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 $1,144, a maximum of $1,398, and an average of $1,271.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,379 to a maximum of $1,685, with an average of $1,532.

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 Clay 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 Clay County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $698 $724 $813 $1,144 $1,379
Average Rent $775 $804 $903 $1,271 $1,532
High Rent(110%) $853 $884 $993 $1,398 $1,685
2023 Clay County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $579 $610 $689 $954 $1,175
Average Rent $643 $678 $766 $1,060 $1,305
High Rent (110%) $707 $746 $843 $1,166 $1,436
2022 Clay County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $482 $485 $635 $901 $1,048
Average Rent $536 $539 $705 $1,001 $1,164
High Rent(110%) $590 $593 $776 $1,101 $1,280
2021 Clay County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $482 $484 $616 $881 $932
Average Rent $535 $538 $684 $979 $1,035
High Rent (110%) $589 $592 $752 $1,077 $1,139
2020 Clay County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $443 $468 $591 $853 $929
Average Rent $492 $520 $657 $948 $1,032
High Rent(110%) $541 $572 $723 $1,043 $1,135
2019 Clay County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $425 $466 $586 $826 $900
Average Rent $472 $518 $651 $918 $1,000
High Rent (110%) $519 $570 $716 $1,010 $1,100
2018 Clay County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $419 $475 $595 $818 $942
Average Rent $466 $528 $661 $909 $1,047
High Rent(110%) $513 $581 $727 $1,000 $1,152
2017 Clay County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $428 $480 $613 $795 $928
Average Rent $476 $533 $681 $883 $1,031
High Rent (110%) $524 $586 $749 $971 $1,134


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