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

Cherokee County, NC, NC

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 Cherokee County, NC, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $593 to a high of $725, with an average of $659.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $598, a maximum of $730, and an average of $664.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $785, peaking at a maximum of $959, and averaging at $872.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,093, a maximum of $1,335, and an average of $1,214.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,244 to a maximum of $1,520, with an average of $1,382.

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 Cherokee County, NC 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 Cherokee County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $593 $598 $785 $1,093 $1,244
Average Rent $659 $664 $872 $1,214 $1,382
High Rent(110%) $725 $730 $959 $1,335 $1,520
2023 Cherokee County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $552 $555 $731 $984 $1,106
Average Rent $613 $617 $812 $1,093 $1,229
High Rent (110%) $674 $679 $893 $1,202 $1,352
2022 Cherokee County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $521 $525 $690 $900 $1,036
Average Rent $579 $583 $767 $1,000 $1,151
High Rent(110%) $637 $641 $844 $1,100 $1,266
2021 Cherokee County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $491 $493 $644 $851 $1,032
Average Rent $545 $548 $715 $946 $1,147
High Rent (110%) $600 $603 $787 $1,041 $1,262
2020 Cherokee County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $462 $464 $612 $821 $974
Average Rent $513 $516 $680 $912 $1,082
High Rent(110%) $564 $568 $748 $1,003 $1,190
2019 Cherokee County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $508 $511 $611 $824 $972
Average Rent $564 $568 $679 $915 $1,080
High Rent (110%) $620 $625 $747 $1,007 $1,188
2018 Cherokee County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $516 $518 $615 $837 $972
Average Rent $573 $576 $683 $930 $1,080
High Rent(110%) $630 $634 $751 $1,023 $1,188
2017 Cherokee County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $477 $500 $578 $836 $911
Average Rent $530 $556 $642 $929 $1,012
High Rent (110%) $583 $612 $706 $1,022 $1,113


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