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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $548 to a high of $670, with an average of $609.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $650, a maximum of $794, and an average of $722.
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 $1,112, a maximum of $1,360, and an average of $1,236.
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 Otero 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 Otero County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $548 $650 $789 $1,112 $1,339
Average Rent $609 $722 $877 $1,236 $1,488
High Rent(110%) $670 $794 $965 $1,360 $1,637
2023 Otero County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $511 $626 $716 $1,017 $1,219
Average Rent $568 $695 $795 $1,130 $1,354
High Rent (110%) $625 $765 $875 $1,243 $1,489
2022 Otero County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $491 $573 $653 $928 $1,119
Average Rent $545 $637 $726 $1,031 $1,243
High Rent(110%) $600 $701 $799 $1,134 $1,367
2021 Otero County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $541 $598 $681 $975 $1,180
Average Rent $601 $664 $757 $1,083 $1,311
High Rent (110%) $661 $730 $833 $1,191 $1,442
2020 Otero County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $548 $564 $643 $927 $1,129
Average Rent $609 $627 $714 $1,030 $1,254
High Rent(110%) $670 $690 $785 $1,133 $1,379
2019 Otero County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $544 $547 $645 $933 $1,133
Average Rent $604 $608 $717 $1,037 $1,259
High Rent (110%) $664 $669 $789 $1,141 $1,385
2018 Otero County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $521 $525 $627 $913 $1,105
Average Rent $579 $583 $697 $1,014 $1,228
High Rent(110%) $637 $641 $767 $1,115 $1,351
2017 Otero County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $496 $509 $600 $874 $1,058
Average Rent $551 $566 $667 $971 $1,175
High Rent (110%) $606 $623 $734 $1,068 $1,293


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