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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $722 to a high of $882, with an average of $802.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $764, a maximum of $934, and an average of $849.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $866, peaking at a maximum of $1,058, and averaging at $962.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,047, a maximum of $1,279, and an average of $1,163.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,293 to a maximum of $1,581, with an average of $1,437.

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 Macon 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 Macon County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $722 $764 $866 $1,047 $1,293
Average Rent $802 $849 $962 $1,163 $1,437
High Rent(110%) $882 $934 $1,058 $1,279 $1,581
2023 Macon County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $653 $702 $793 $965 $1,266
Average Rent $725 $780 $881 $1,072 $1,407
High Rent (110%) $798 $858 $969 $1,179 $1,548
2022 Macon County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $594 $626 $730 $903 $1,249
Average Rent $660 $695 $811 $1,003 $1,388
High Rent(110%) $726 $765 $892 $1,103 $1,527
2021 Macon County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $559 $563 $683 $860 $1,183
Average Rent $621 $625 $759 $956 $1,314
High Rent (110%) $683 $688 $835 $1,052 $1,445
2020 Macon County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $527 $531 $671 $853 $1,179
Average Rent $586 $590 $746 $948 $1,310
High Rent(110%) $645 $649 $821 $1,043 $1,441
2019 Macon County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $534 $537 $689 $889 $1,210
Average Rent $593 $597 $765 $988 $1,344
High Rent (110%) $652 $657 $842 $1,087 $1,478
2018 Macon County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $524 $527 $701 $943 $1,171
Average Rent $582 $586 $779 $1,048 $1,301
High Rent(110%) $640 $645 $857 $1,153 $1,431
2017 Macon County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $483 $492 $654 $874 $980
Average Rent $537 $547 $727 $971 $1,089
High Rent (110%) $591 $602 $800 $1,068 $1,198


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