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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $562 to a high of $686, with an average of $624.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $738, a maximum of $902, and an average of $820.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $829, peaking at a maximum of $1,013, and averaging at $921.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,042, a maximum of $1,274, and an average of $1,158.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,260 to a maximum of $1,540, with an average of $1,400.

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 Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $562 $738 $829 $1,042 $1,260
Average Rent $624 $820 $921 $1,158 $1,400
High Rent(110%) $686 $902 $1,013 $1,274 $1,540
2023 Pontotoc County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $488 $610 $689 $903 $1,102
Average Rent $542 $678 $766 $1,003 $1,224
High Rent (110%) $596 $746 $843 $1,103 $1,346
2022 Pontotoc County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $449 $527 $635 $822 $996
Average Rent $499 $586 $705 $913 $1,107
High Rent(110%) $549 $645 $776 $1,004 $1,218
2021 Pontotoc County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $427 $467 $616 $784 $896
Average Rent $474 $519 $684 $871 $995
High Rent (110%) $521 $571 $752 $958 $1,095
2020 Pontotoc County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $452 $458 $603 $761 $817
Average Rent $502 $509 $670 $845 $908
High Rent(110%) $552 $560 $737 $930 $999
2019 Pontotoc County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $432 $455 $596 $777 $806
Average Rent $480 $506 $662 $863 $895
High Rent (110%) $528 $557 $728 $949 $985
2018 Pontotoc County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $429 $463 $608 $818 $829
Average Rent $477 $514 $676 $909 $921
High Rent(110%) $525 $565 $744 $1,000 $1,013
2017 Pontotoc County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $445 $510 $636 $874 $878
Average Rent $494 $567 $707 $971 $975
High Rent (110%) $543 $624 $778 $1,068 $1,073


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