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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $761 to a high of $930, with an average of $845.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $829, a maximum of $1,013, and an average of $921.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $945, peaking at a maximum of $1,155, and averaging at $1,050.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,238, a maximum of $1,513, and an average of $1,375.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,604 to a maximum of $1,960, with an average of $1,782.

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 Taos 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 Taos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $761 $829 $945 $1,238 $1,604
Average Rent $845 $921 $1,050 $1,375 $1,782
High Rent(110%) $930 $1,013 $1,155 $1,513 $1,960
2023 Taos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $692 $728 $843 $1,064 $1,436
Average Rent $769 $809 $937 $1,182 $1,596
High Rent (110%) $846 $890 $1,031 $1,300 $1,756
2022 Taos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $630 $634 $752 $930 $1,291
Average Rent $700 $704 $836 $1,033 $1,434
High Rent(110%) $770 $774 $920 $1,136 $1,577
2021 Taos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $680 $684 $828 $1,030 $1,434
Average Rent $756 $760 $920 $1,144 $1,593
High Rent (110%) $832 $836 $1,012 $1,258 $1,752
2020 Taos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $650 $654 $788 $981 $1,382
Average Rent $722 $727 $875 $1,090 $1,536
High Rent(110%) $794 $800 $963 $1,199 $1,690
2019 Taos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $615 $667 $786 $985 $1,157
Average Rent $683 $741 $873 $1,094 $1,286
High Rent (110%) $751 $815 $960 $1,203 $1,415
2018 Taos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $509 $600 $711 $891 $968
Average Rent $566 $667 $790 $990 $1,076
High Rent(110%) $623 $734 $869 $1,089 $1,184
2017 Taos County, NM, NM Low Rent (90%) $506 $633 $733 $916 $1,010
Average Rent $562 $703 $814 $1,018 $1,122
High Rent (110%) $618 $773 $895 $1,120 $1,234


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