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

Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 $704, a maximum of $860, and an average of $782.
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 $1,096, a maximum of $1,340, and an average of $1,218.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,097 to a maximum of $1,341, with an average of $1,219.

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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $698 $704 $813 $1,096 $1,097
Average Rent $775 $782 $903 $1,218 $1,219
High Rent(110%) $853 $860 $993 $1,340 $1,341
2023 Montgomery County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $579 $609 $689 $934 $937
Average Rent $643 $677 $766 $1,038 $1,041
High Rent (110%) $707 $745 $843 $1,142 $1,145
2022 Montgomery County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $518 $557 $635 $869 $873
Average Rent $576 $619 $705 $966 $970
High Rent(110%) $634 $681 $776 $1,063 $1,067
2021 Montgomery County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $482 $482 $616 $842 $935
Average Rent $535 $536 $684 $936 $1,039
High Rent (110%) $589 $590 $752 $1,030 $1,143
2020 Montgomery County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $443 $468 $591 $745 $1,039
Average Rent $492 $520 $657 $828 $1,154
High Rent(110%) $541 $572 $723 $911 $1,269
2019 Montgomery County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $425 $466 $586 $734 $1,029
Average Rent $472 $518 $651 $816 $1,143
High Rent (110%) $519 $570 $716 $898 $1,257
2018 Montgomery County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $419 $447 $595 $746 $1,048
Average Rent $466 $497 $661 $829 $1,164
High Rent(110%) $513 $547 $727 $912 $1,280
2017 Montgomery County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $428 $461 $613 $802 $965
Average Rent $476 $512 $681 $891 $1,072
High Rent (110%) $524 $563 $749 $980 $1,179


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