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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $664 to a high of $812, with an average of $738.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $668, a maximum of $816, and an average of $742.
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 $983, a maximum of $1,201, and an average of $1,092.
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 Wayne 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 Wayne County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $664 $668 $813 $983 $1,097
Average Rent $738 $742 $903 $1,092 $1,219
High Rent(110%) $812 $816 $993 $1,201 $1,341
2023 Wayne County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $547 $550 $689 $839 $937
Average Rent $608 $611 $766 $932 $1,041
High Rent (110%) $669 $672 $843 $1,025 $1,145
2022 Wayne County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $497 $500 $635 $784 $873
Average Rent $552 $555 $705 $871 $970
High Rent(110%) $607 $611 $776 $958 $1,067
2021 Wayne 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 Wayne County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $443 $468 $591 $756 $824
Average Rent $492 $520 $657 $840 $915
High Rent(110%) $541 $572 $723 $924 $1,007
2019 Wayne County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $425 $466 $586 $790 $808
Average Rent $472 $518 $651 $878 $898
High Rent (110%) $519 $570 $716 $966 $988
2018 Wayne County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $380 $475 $595 $806 $823
Average Rent $422 $528 $661 $896 $914
High Rent(110%) $464 $581 $727 $986 $1,005
2017 Wayne County, MS, MS Low Rent (90%) $389 $461 $613 $797 $845
Average Rent $432 $512 $681 $886 $939
High Rent (110%) $475 $563 $749 $975 $1,033


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