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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $564 to a high of $690, with an average of $627.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $600, a maximum of $734, and an average of $667.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $789, peaking at a maximum of $965, and averaging at $877.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,040, a maximum of $1,272, and an average of $1,156.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,339 to a maximum of $1,637, with an average of $1,488.

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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $564 $600 $789 $1,040 $1,339
Average Rent $627 $667 $877 $1,156 $1,488
High Rent(110%) $690 $734 $965 $1,272 $1,637
2023 Lincoln County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $524 $553 $716 $943 $1,219
Average Rent $582 $614 $795 $1,048 $1,354
High Rent (110%) $640 $675 $875 $1,153 $1,489
2022 Lincoln County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $549 $564 $701 $895 $1,180
Average Rent $610 $627 $779 $994 $1,311
High Rent(110%) $671 $690 $857 $1,093 $1,442
2021 Lincoln County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $609 $626 $779 $994 $1,310
Average Rent $677 $696 $865 $1,104 $1,456
High Rent (110%) $745 $766 $952 $1,214 $1,602
2020 Lincoln County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $545 $594 $782 $1,015 $1,293
Average Rent $605 $660 $869 $1,128 $1,437
High Rent(110%) $666 $726 $956 $1,241 $1,581
2019 Lincoln County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $547 $639 $845 $1,121 $1,385
Average Rent $608 $710 $939 $1,245 $1,539
High Rent (110%) $669 $781 $1,033 $1,370 $1,693
2018 Lincoln County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $505 $595 $791 $1,053 $1,281
Average Rent $561 $661 $879 $1,170 $1,423
High Rent(110%) $617 $727 $967 $1,287 $1,565
2017 Lincoln County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $466 $554 $735 $982 $1,185
Average Rent $518 $615 $817 $1,091 $1,317
High Rent (110%) $570 $677 $899 $1,200 $1,449


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