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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $642 to a high of $784, with an average of $713.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $676, a maximum of $826, and an average of $751.
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 $953, a maximum of $1,165, and an average of $1,059.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,136 to a maximum of $1,388, with an average of $1,262.

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 McDowell 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 McDowell County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $642 $676 $770 $953 $1,136
Average Rent $713 $751 $856 $1,059 $1,262
High Rent(110%) $784 $826 $942 $1,165 $1,388
2023 McDowell County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $487 $606 $694 $844 $1,057
Average Rent $541 $673 $771 $938 $1,174
High Rent (110%) $595 $740 $848 $1,032 $1,291
2022 McDowell County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $534 $537 $652 $806 $1,014
Average Rent $593 $597 $724 $895 $1,127
High Rent(110%) $652 $657 $796 $985 $1,240
2021 McDowell County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $526 $529 $624 $776 $1,010
Average Rent $584 $588 $693 $862 $1,122
High Rent (110%) $642 $647 $762 $948 $1,234
2020 McDowell County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $512 $515 $604 $752 $986
Average Rent $569 $572 $671 $836 $1,095
High Rent(110%) $626 $629 $738 $920 $1,205
2019 McDowell County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $520 $524 $611 $766 $972
Average Rent $578 $582 $679 $851 $1,080
High Rent (110%) $636 $640 $747 $936 $1,188
2018 McDowell County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $520 $523 $615 $770 $972
Average Rent $578 $581 $683 $856 $1,080
High Rent(110%) $636 $639 $751 $942 $1,188
2017 McDowell County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $449 $498 $578 $731 $826
Average Rent $499 $553 $642 $812 $918
High Rent (110%) $549 $608 $706 $893 $1,010


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