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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $655 to a high of $801, with an average of $728.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $660, a maximum of $806, and an average of $733.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $867, peaking at a maximum of $1,059, and averaging at $963.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,048, a maximum of $1,280, and an average of $1,164.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,170 to a maximum of $1,430, with an average of $1,300.

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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $655 $660 $867 $1,048 $1,170
Average Rent $728 $733 $963 $1,164 $1,300
High Rent(110%) $801 $806 $1,059 $1,280 $1,430
2023 Lawrence County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $560 $563 $742 $903 $1,008
Average Rent $622 $626 $824 $1,003 $1,120
High Rent (110%) $684 $689 $906 $1,103 $1,232
2022 Lawrence County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $585 $622 $716 $886 $986
Average Rent $650 $691 $796 $984 $1,095
High Rent(110%) $715 $760 $876 $1,082 $1,205
2021 Lawrence County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $534 $599 $682 $849 $942
Average Rent $593 $665 $758 $943 $1,047
High Rent (110%) $652 $732 $834 $1,037 $1,152
2020 Lawrence County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $505 $534 $674 $840 $939
Average Rent $561 $593 $749 $933 $1,043
High Rent(110%) $617 $652 $824 $1,026 $1,147
2019 Lawrence County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $473 $518 $652 $816 $898
Average Rent $525 $576 $724 $907 $998
High Rent (110%) $578 $634 $796 $998 $1,098
2018 Lawrence County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $458 $519 $650 $815 $899
Average Rent $509 $577 $722 $905 $999
High Rent(110%) $560 $635 $794 $996 $1,099
2017 Lawrence County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $453 $519 $648 $811 $894
Average Rent $503 $577 $720 $901 $993
High Rent (110%) $553 $635 $792 $991 $1,092


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