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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $689 to a high of $842, with an average of $765.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $693, a maximum of $847, and an average of $770.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $892, peaking at a maximum of $1,090, and averaging at $991.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,167, a maximum of $1,427, and an average of $1,297.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,514 to a maximum of $1,850, with an average of $1,682.

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 Seneca 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 Seneca County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $689 $693 $892 $1,167 $1,514
Average Rent $765 $770 $991 $1,297 $1,682
High Rent(110%) $842 $847 $1,090 $1,427 $1,850
2023 Seneca County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $654 $659 $833 $1,078 $1,362
Average Rent $727 $732 $926 $1,198 $1,513
High Rent (110%) $800 $805 $1,019 $1,318 $1,664
2022 Seneca County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $614 $617 $766 $986 $1,156
Average Rent $682 $686 $851 $1,095 $1,284
High Rent(110%) $750 $755 $936 $1,205 $1,412
2021 Seneca County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $627 $631 $779 $1,006 $1,138
Average Rent $697 $701 $865 $1,118 $1,264
High Rent (110%) $767 $771 $952 $1,230 $1,390
2020 Seneca County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $613 $617 $745 $985 $1,130
Average Rent $681 $685 $828 $1,094 $1,255
High Rent(110%) $749 $754 $911 $1,203 $1,381
2019 Seneca County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $602 $606 $716 $980 $1,189
Average Rent $669 $673 $795 $1,089 $1,321
High Rent (110%) $736 $740 $875 $1,198 $1,453
2018 Seneca County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $565 $592 $700 $972 $1,233
Average Rent $628 $658 $778 $1,080 $1,370
High Rent(110%) $691 $724 $856 $1,188 $1,507
2017 Seneca County, NY, NY Low Rent (90%) $490 $579 $689 $986 $1,213
Average Rent $544 $643 $765 $1,096 $1,348
High Rent (110%) $598 $707 $842 $1,206 $1,483


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