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

Merrimack County, NH, NH

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 Merrimack County, NH, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $875 to a high of $1,069, with an average of $972.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $977, a maximum of $1,195, and an average of $1,086.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,284, peaking at a maximum of $1,570, and averaging at $1,427.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,689, a maximum of $2,065, and an average of $1,877.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,710 to a maximum of $2,090, with an average of $1,900.

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 Merrimack County, NH 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 Merrimack County, NH, NH Low Rent (90%) $875 $977 $1,284 $1,689 $1,710
Average Rent $972 $1,086 $1,427 $1,877 $1,900
High Rent(110%) $1,069 $1,195 $1,570 $2,065 $2,090
2023 Merrimack County, NH, NH Low Rent (90%) $867 $965 $1,270 $1,655 $1,706
Average Rent $963 $1,072 $1,411 $1,839 $1,895
High Rent (110%) $1,059 $1,179 $1,552 $2,023 $2,085
2022 Merrimack County, NH, NH Low Rent (90%) $771 $847 $1,113 $1,436 $1,509
Average Rent $857 $941 $1,237 $1,596 $1,677
High Rent(110%) $943 $1,035 $1,361 $1,756 $1,845
2021 Merrimack County, NH, NH Low Rent (90%) $756 $824 $1,067 $1,382 $1,475
Average Rent $840 $916 $1,186 $1,536 $1,639
High Rent (110%) $924 $1,008 $1,305 $1,690 $1,803
2020 Merrimack County, NH, NH Low Rent (90%) $732 $788 $1,018 $1,331 $1,471
Average Rent $813 $875 $1,131 $1,479 $1,634
High Rent(110%) $894 $963 $1,244 $1,627 $1,797
2019 Merrimack County, NH, NH Low Rent (90%) $727 $788 $1,010 $1,348 $1,493
Average Rent $808 $875 $1,122 $1,498 $1,659
High Rent (110%) $889 $963 $1,234 $1,648 $1,825
2018 Merrimack County, NH, NH Low Rent (90%) $707 $794 $1,010 $1,364 $1,525
Average Rent $786 $882 $1,122 $1,516 $1,694
High Rent(110%) $865 $970 $1,234 $1,668 $1,863
2017 Merrimack County, NH, NH Low Rent (90%) $636 $743 $932 $1,262 $1,436
Average Rent $707 $825 $1,035 $1,402 $1,596
High Rent (110%) $778 $908 $1,139 $1,542 $1,756


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