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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $582 to a high of $712, with an average of $647.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $586, a maximum of $716, and an average of $651.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $770, peaking at a maximum of $942, and averaging at $856.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $932, a maximum of $1,139, and an average of $1,035.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,026 to a maximum of $1,254, with an average of $1,140.

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 Columbus 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 Columbus County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $582 $586 $770 $932 $1,026
Average Rent $647 $651 $856 $1,035 $1,140
High Rent(110%) $712 $716 $942 $1,139 $1,254
2023 Columbus County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $524 $527 $694 $866 $1,088
Average Rent $582 $586 $771 $962 $1,209
High Rent (110%) $640 $645 $848 $1,058 $1,330
2022 Columbus County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $492 $495 $652 $851 $1,029
Average Rent $547 $550 $724 $946 $1,143
High Rent(110%) $602 $605 $796 $1,041 $1,257
2021 Columbus County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $492 $495 $624 $831 $905
Average Rent $547 $550 $693 $923 $1,006
High Rent (110%) $602 $605 $762 $1,015 $1,107
2020 Columbus County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $474 $477 $604 $806 $904
Average Rent $527 $530 $671 $896 $1,004
High Rent(110%) $580 $583 $738 $986 $1,104
2019 Columbus County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $470 $485 $611 $807 $915
Average Rent $522 $539 $679 $897 $1,017
High Rent (110%) $574 $593 $747 $987 $1,119
2018 Columbus County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $464 $484 $615 $803 $924
Average Rent $516 $538 $683 $892 $1,027
High Rent(110%) $568 $592 $751 $981 $1,130
2017 Columbus County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $421 $456 $578 $750 $861
Average Rent $468 $507 $642 $833 $957
High Rent (110%) $515 $558 $706 $916 $1,053


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