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

Lea County, NM, NM

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 Lea County, NM, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $721 to a high of $881, with an average of $801.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $800, a maximum of $978, and an average of $889.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,051, peaking at a maximum of $1,285, and averaging at $1,168.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,338, a maximum of $1,636, and an average of $1,487.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,478 to a maximum of $1,806, with an average of $1,642.

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 Lea County, NM 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 Lea County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $721 $800 $1,051 $1,338 $1,478
Average Rent $801 $889 $1,168 $1,487 $1,642
High Rent(110%) $881 $978 $1,285 $1,636 $1,806
2023 Lea County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $619 $698 $919 $1,187 $1,317
Average Rent $688 $776 $1,021 $1,319 $1,463
High Rent (110%) $757 $854 $1,123 $1,451 $1,609
2022 Lea County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $608 $636 $837 $1,085 $1,221
Average Rent $675 $707 $930 $1,205 $1,357
High Rent(110%) $743 $778 $1,023 $1,326 $1,493
2021 Lea County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $674 $701 $923 $1,194 $1,356
Average Rent $749 $779 $1,026 $1,327 $1,507
High Rent (110%) $824 $857 $1,129 $1,460 $1,658
2020 Lea County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $645 $650 $856 $1,115 $1,291
Average Rent $717 $722 $951 $1,239 $1,434
High Rent(110%) $789 $794 $1,046 $1,363 $1,577
2019 Lea County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $668 $671 $848 $1,122 $1,294
Average Rent $742 $746 $942 $1,247 $1,438
High Rent (110%) $816 $821 $1,036 $1,372 $1,582
2018 Lea County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $578 $581 $725 $959 $1,103
Average Rent $642 $646 $805 $1,065 $1,226
High Rent(110%) $706 $711 $886 $1,172 $1,349
2017 Lea County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $591 $596 $789 $1,015 $1,127
Average Rent $657 $662 $877 $1,128 $1,252
High Rent (110%) $723 $728 $965 $1,241 $1,377


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