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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $659 to a high of $805, with an average of $732.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $663, a maximum of $811, and an average of $737.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $837, peaking at a maximum of $1,023, and averaging at $930.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,012, a maximum of $1,236, and an average of $1,124.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,115 to a maximum of $1,363, with an average of $1,239.

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 Jones 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 Jones County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $659 $663 $837 $1,012 $1,115
Average Rent $732 $737 $930 $1,124 $1,239
High Rent(110%) $805 $811 $1,023 $1,236 $1,363
2023 Jones County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $572 $575 $727 $885 $977
Average Rent $635 $639 $808 $983 $1,085
High Rent (110%) $699 $703 $889 $1,081 $1,194
2022 Jones County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $459 $535 $680 $842 $923
Average Rent $510 $594 $756 $935 $1,025
High Rent(110%) $561 $653 $832 $1,029 $1,128
2021 Jones County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $438 $515 $656 $816 $890
Average Rent $487 $572 $729 $907 $989
High Rent (110%) $536 $629 $802 $998 $1,088
2020 Jones County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $425 $516 $652 $812 $883
Average Rent $472 $573 $724 $902 $981
High Rent(110%) $519 $630 $796 $992 $1,079
2019 Jones County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $419 $510 $652 $816 $881
Average Rent $465 $567 $724 $907 $979
High Rent (110%) $512 $624 $796 $998 $1,077
2018 Jones County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $437 $536 $684 $858 $932
Average Rent $485 $595 $760 $953 $1,035
High Rent(110%) $534 $655 $836 $1,048 $1,139
2017 Jones County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $461 $573 $726 $909 $1,001
Average Rent $512 $637 $807 $1,010 $1,112
High Rent (110%) $563 $701 $888 $1,111 $1,223


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