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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $629 to a high of $769, with an average of $699.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $634, a maximum of $774, and an average of $704.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $833, peaking at a maximum of $1,018, and averaging at $925.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,006, a maximum of $1,230, and an average of $1,118.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,109 to a maximum of $1,355, with an average of $1,232.

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 Newton 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 Newton County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $629 $634 $833 $1,006 $1,109
Average Rent $699 $704 $925 $1,118 $1,232
High Rent(110%) $769 $774 $1,018 $1,230 $1,355
2023 Newton County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $547 $551 $725 $882 $973
Average Rent $608 $612 $805 $980 $1,081
High Rent (110%) $669 $673 $886 $1,078 $1,189
2022 Newton County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $506 $509 $671 $829 $909
Average Rent $562 $566 $745 $921 $1,010
High Rent(110%) $618 $623 $820 $1,013 $1,111
2021 Newton County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $476 $480 $632 $786 $955
Average Rent $529 $533 $702 $873 $1,061
High Rent (110%) $582 $586 $772 $960 $1,167
2020 Newton County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $454 $460 $606 $755 $925
Average Rent $504 $511 $673 $839 $1,028
High Rent(110%) $554 $562 $740 $923 $1,131
2019 Newton County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $430 $448 $593 $754 $936
Average Rent $478 $498 $659 $838 $1,040
High Rent (110%) $526 $548 $725 $922 $1,144
2018 Newton County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $436 $464 $617 $808 $960
Average Rent $484 $516 $686 $898 $1,067
High Rent(110%) $532 $568 $755 $988 $1,174
2017 Newton County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $429 $463 $615 $821 $956
Average Rent $477 $514 $683 $912 $1,062
High Rent (110%) $525 $565 $751 $1,003 $1,168


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