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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $682 to a high of $834, with an average of $758.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $686, a maximum of $838, and an average of $762.
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 $1,004, a maximum of $1,227, and an average of $1,115.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,190 to a maximum of $1,454, with an average of $1,322.

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 Scott 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 Scott County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $682 $686 $813 $1,004 $1,190
Average Rent $758 $762 $903 $1,115 $1,322
High Rent(110%) $834 $838 $993 $1,227 $1,454
2023 Scott County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $579 $590 $689 $869 $1,122
Average Rent $643 $656 $766 $966 $1,247
High Rent (110%) $707 $722 $843 $1,063 $1,372
2022 Scott County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $479 $482 $635 $792 $873
Average Rent $532 $536 $705 $880 $970
High Rent(110%) $585 $590 $776 $968 $1,067
2021 Scott County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $482 $482 $616 $766 $851
Average Rent $535 $536 $684 $851 $945
High Rent (110%) $589 $590 $752 $936 $1,040
2020 Scott County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $443 $468 $591 $743 $824
Average Rent $492 $520 $657 $825 $915
High Rent(110%) $541 $572 $723 $908 $1,007
2019 Scott County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $425 $467 $586 $745 $808
Average Rent $472 $519 $651 $828 $898
High Rent (110%) $519 $571 $716 $911 $988
2018 Scott County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $419 $518 $595 $766 $823
Average Rent $466 $576 $661 $851 $914
High Rent(110%) $513 $634 $727 $936 $1,005
2017 Scott County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $428 $531 $613 $797 $845
Average Rent $476 $590 $681 $886 $939
High Rent (110%) $524 $649 $749 $975 $1,033


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