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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $601 to a high of $735, with an average of $668.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $696, a maximum of $850, and an average of $773.
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 $1,124, a maximum of $1,374, and an average of $1,249.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,317 to a maximum of $1,609, with an average of $1,463.

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 Washington 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 Washington County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $601 $696 $813 $1,124 $1,317
Average Rent $668 $773 $903 $1,249 $1,463
High Rent(110%) $735 $850 $993 $1,374 $1,609
2023 Washington County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $516 $577 $689 $925 $1,050
Average Rent $573 $641 $766 $1,028 $1,167
High Rent (110%) $630 $705 $843 $1,131 $1,284
2022 Washington County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $484 $522 $635 $834 $922
Average Rent $538 $580 $705 $927 $1,024
High Rent(110%) $592 $638 $776 $1,020 $1,126
2021 Washington County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $475 $508 $616 $800 $922
Average Rent $528 $564 $684 $889 $1,024
High Rent (110%) $581 $620 $752 $978 $1,126
2020 Washington County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $461 $498 $591 $780 $917
Average Rent $512 $553 $657 $867 $1,019
High Rent(110%) $563 $608 $723 $954 $1,121
2019 Washington County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $450 $491 $586 $781 $934
Average Rent $500 $546 $651 $868 $1,038
High Rent (110%) $550 $601 $716 $955 $1,142
2018 Washington County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $452 $484 $595 $796 $947
Average Rent $502 $538 $661 $884 $1,052
High Rent(110%) $552 $592 $727 $972 $1,157
2017 Washington County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $473 $491 $613 $823 $960
Average Rent $526 $545 $681 $914 $1,067
High Rent (110%) $579 $600 $749 $1,005 $1,174


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