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

Otsego County, NY, NY

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 Otsego County, NY, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $647 to a high of $791, with an average of $719.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $791, a maximum of $967, and an average of $879.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $955, peaking at a maximum of $1,167, and averaging at $1,061.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,174, a maximum of $1,434, and an average of $1,304.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,272 to a maximum of $1,554, with an average of $1,413.

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 Otsego County, NY 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 Otsego County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $647 $791 $955 $1,174 $1,272
Average Rent $719 $879 $1,061 $1,304 $1,413
High Rent(110%) $791 $967 $1,167 $1,434 $1,554
2023 Otsego County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $648 $744 $891 $1,129 $1,243
Average Rent $720 $827 $990 $1,254 $1,381
High Rent (110%) $792 $910 $1,089 $1,379 $1,519
2022 Otsego County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $651 $661 $803 $1,036 $1,176
Average Rent $723 $734 $892 $1,151 $1,307
High Rent(110%) $795 $807 $981 $1,266 $1,438
2021 Otsego County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $659 $663 $824 $1,064 $1,283
Average Rent $732 $737 $916 $1,182 $1,425
High Rent (110%) $805 $811 $1,008 $1,300 $1,568
2020 Otsego County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $623 $626 $786 $986 $1,264
Average Rent $692 $696 $873 $1,095 $1,404
High Rent(110%) $761 $766 $960 $1,205 $1,544
2019 Otsego County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $587 $591 $749 $938 $1,196
Average Rent $652 $657 $832 $1,042 $1,329
High Rent (110%) $717 $723 $915 $1,146 $1,462
2018 Otsego County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $589 $592 $749 $939 $1,166
Average Rent $654 $658 $832 $1,043 $1,295
High Rent(110%) $719 $724 $915 $1,147 $1,425
2017 Otsego County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $603 $608 $768 $990 $1,166
Average Rent $670 $675 $853 $1,100 $1,296
High Rent (110%) $737 $743 $938 $1,210 $1,426


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