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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $535 to a high of $653, with an average of $594.
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 $1,112, 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 Sierra 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 Sierra County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $535 $600 $789 $1,112 $1,339
Average Rent $594 $667 $877 $1,236 $1,488
High Rent(110%) $653 $734 $965 $1,360 $1,637
2023 Sierra County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $479 $544 $716 $1,017 $1,219
Average Rent $532 $604 $795 $1,130 $1,354
High Rent (110%) $585 $664 $875 $1,243 $1,489
2022 Sierra County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $434 $497 $653 $883 $887
Average Rent $482 $552 $726 $981 $985
High Rent(110%) $530 $607 $799 $1,079 $1,084
2021 Sierra County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $446 $514 $677 $914 $921
Average Rent $496 $571 $752 $1,016 $1,023
High Rent (110%) $546 $628 $827 $1,118 $1,125
2020 Sierra County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $444 $501 $660 $902 $1,022
Average Rent $493 $557 $733 $1,002 $1,136
High Rent(110%) $542 $613 $806 $1,102 $1,250
2019 Sierra County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $482 $524 $693 $1,002 $1,136
Average Rent $535 $582 $770 $1,113 $1,262
High Rent (110%) $589 $640 $847 $1,224 $1,388
2018 Sierra County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $444 $472 $627 $868 $1,015
Average Rent $493 $524 $697 $964 $1,128
High Rent(110%) $542 $576 $767 $1,060 $1,241
2017 Sierra County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $404 $452 $600 $821 $968
Average Rent $449 $502 $667 $912 $1,075
High Rent (110%) $494 $552 $734 $1,003 $1,183


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