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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $945 to a high of $1,155, with an average of $1,050.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $959, a maximum of $1,172, and an average of $1,065.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,132, peaking at a maximum of $1,384, and averaging at $1,258.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,369, a maximum of $1,673, and an average of $1,521.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,508 to a maximum of $1,843, with an average of $1,675.

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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $945 $959 $1,132 $1,369 $1,508
Average Rent $1,050 $1,065 $1,258 $1,521 $1,675
High Rent(110%) $1,155 $1,172 $1,384 $1,673 $1,843
2023 Lafayette County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $703 $803 $995 $1,211 $1,336
Average Rent $781 $892 $1,105 $1,345 $1,484
High Rent (110%) $859 $981 $1,216 $1,480 $1,632
2022 Lafayette County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $675 $740 $923 $1,141 $1,252
Average Rent $750 $822 $1,026 $1,268 $1,391
High Rent(110%) $825 $904 $1,129 $1,395 $1,530
2021 Lafayette County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $645 $703 $887 $1,113 $1,203
Average Rent $717 $781 $986 $1,237 $1,337
High Rent (110%) $789 $859 $1,085 $1,361 $1,471
2020 Lafayette County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $596 $688 $826 $1,127 $1,172
Average Rent $662 $764 $918 $1,252 $1,302
High Rent(110%) $728 $840 $1,010 $1,377 $1,432
2019 Lafayette County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $589 $693 $812 $1,127 $1,202
Average Rent $654 $770 $902 $1,252 $1,336
High Rent (110%) $719 $847 $992 $1,377 $1,470
2018 Lafayette County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $561 $686 $795 $1,089 $1,143
Average Rent $623 $762 $883 $1,210 $1,270
High Rent(110%) $685 $838 $971 $1,331 $1,397
2017 Lafayette County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $581 $701 $833 $1,109 $1,148
Average Rent $646 $779 $925 $1,232 $1,275
High Rent (110%) $711 $857 $1,018 $1,355 $1,403


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