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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $585 to a high of $715, with an average of $650.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $589, a maximum of $719, and an average of $654.
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 $1,085, a maximum of $1,327, and an average of $1,206.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,238 to a maximum of $1,514, with an average of $1,376.

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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $585 $589 $770 $1,085 $1,238
Average Rent $650 $654 $856 $1,206 $1,376
High Rent(110%) $715 $719 $942 $1,327 $1,514
2023 Lenoir County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $524 $527 $694 $957 $1,103
Average Rent $582 $586 $771 $1,063 $1,226
High Rent (110%) $640 $645 $848 $1,169 $1,349
2022 Lenoir County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $455 $520 $684 $923 $1,081
Average Rent $505 $578 $760 $1,025 $1,201
High Rent(110%) $556 $636 $836 $1,128 $1,321
2021 Lenoir County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $464 $510 $672 $905 $1,095
Average Rent $515 $567 $747 $1,005 $1,217
High Rent (110%) $567 $624 $822 $1,106 $1,339
2020 Lenoir County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $455 $492 $648 $882 $1,098
Average Rent $505 $547 $720 $980 $1,220
High Rent(110%) $556 $602 $792 $1,078 $1,342
2019 Lenoir County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $439 $487 $633 $864 $1,096
Average Rent $488 $541 $703 $960 $1,218
High Rent (110%) $537 $595 $773 $1,056 $1,340
2018 Lenoir County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $431 $496 $641 $856 $1,079
Average Rent $479 $551 $712 $951 $1,199
High Rent(110%) $527 $606 $783 $1,046 $1,319
2017 Lenoir County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $419 $470 $606 $790 $980
Average Rent $465 $522 $673 $878 $1,089
High Rent (110%) $512 $574 $740 $966 $1,198


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