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

Monroe 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 Monroe 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 $983, a maximum of $1,201, and an average of $1,092.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,212 to a maximum of $1,482, with an average of $1,347.

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 Monroe 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 Monroe County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $698 $724 $813 $983 $1,212
Average Rent $775 $804 $903 $1,092 $1,347
High Rent(110%) $853 $884 $993 $1,201 $1,482
2023 Monroe County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $579 $580 $689 $839 $1,031
Average Rent $643 $644 $766 $932 $1,146
High Rent (110%) $707 $708 $843 $1,025 $1,261
2022 Monroe County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $518 $529 $635 $784 $986
Average Rent $576 $588 $705 $871 $1,095
High Rent(110%) $634 $647 $776 $958 $1,205
2021 Monroe County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $482 $498 $616 $766 $960
Average Rent $535 $553 $684 $851 $1,067
High Rent (110%) $589 $608 $752 $936 $1,174
2020 Monroe County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $443 $473 $591 $737 $906
Average Rent $492 $526 $657 $819 $1,007
High Rent(110%) $541 $579 $723 $901 $1,108
2019 Monroe County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $425 $468 $586 $734 $864
Average Rent $472 $520 $651 $816 $960
High Rent (110%) $519 $572 $716 $898 $1,056
2018 Monroe County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $419 $447 $595 $746 $836
Average Rent $466 $497 $661 $829 $929
High Rent(110%) $513 $547 $727 $912 $1,022
2017 Monroe County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $428 $461 $613 $767 $859
Average Rent $476 $512 $681 $852 $954
High Rent (110%) $524 $563 $749 $937 $1,049


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