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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $896 to a high of $1,095, with an average of $995.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $933, a maximum of $1,141, and an average of $1,037.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,227, peaking at a maximum of $1,499, and averaging at $1,363.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,550, a maximum of $1,894, and an average of $1,722.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,082 to a maximum of $2,544, with an average of $2,313.

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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $896 $933 $1,227 $1,550 $2,082
Average Rent $995 $1,037 $1,363 $1,722 $2,313
High Rent(110%) $1,095 $1,141 $1,499 $1,894 $2,544
2023 Los Alamos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $774 $842 $1,076 $1,438 $1,832
Average Rent $860 $936 $1,195 $1,598 $2,036
High Rent (110%) $946 $1,030 $1,315 $1,758 $2,240
2022 Los Alamos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $697 $765 $961 $1,304 $1,658
Average Rent $774 $850 $1,068 $1,449 $1,842
High Rent(110%) $851 $935 $1,175 $1,594 $2,026
2021 Los Alamos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $773 $850 $1,064 $1,425 $1,841
Average Rent $859 $944 $1,182 $1,583 $2,046
High Rent (110%) $945 $1,038 $1,300 $1,741 $2,251
2020 Los Alamos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $738 $818 $996 $1,341 $1,738
Average Rent $820 $909 $1,107 $1,490 $1,931
High Rent(110%) $902 $1,000 $1,218 $1,639 $2,124
2019 Los Alamos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $731 $831 $1,011 $1,374 $1,776
Average Rent $812 $923 $1,123 $1,527 $1,973
High Rent (110%) $893 $1,015 $1,235 $1,680 $2,170
2018 Los Alamos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $629 $730 $921 $1,226 $1,622
Average Rent $699 $811 $1,023 $1,362 $1,802
High Rent(110%) $769 $892 $1,125 $1,498 $1,982
2017 Los Alamos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $539 $628 $835 $1,084 $1,472
Average Rent $599 $698 $928 $1,204 $1,635
High Rent (110%) $659 $768 $1,021 $1,324 $1,799


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