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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $622 to a high of $760, with an average of $691.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $626, a maximum of $765, and an average of $695.
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 $980, a maximum of $1,198, and an average of $1,089.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,295 to a maximum of $1,583, with an average of $1,439.

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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $622 $626 $770 $980 $1,295
Average Rent $691 $695 $856 $1,089 $1,439
High Rent(110%) $760 $765 $942 $1,198 $1,583
2023 Montgomery County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $546 $550 $694 $864 $1,056
Average Rent $607 $611 $771 $960 $1,173
High Rent (110%) $668 $672 $848 $1,056 $1,290
2022 Montgomery County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $502 $505 $652 $806 $975
Average Rent $558 $561 $724 $895 $1,083
High Rent(110%) $614 $617 $796 $985 $1,191
2021 Montgomery County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $480 $483 $624 $776 $912
Average Rent $533 $537 $693 $862 $1,013
High Rent (110%) $586 $591 $762 $948 $1,114
2020 Montgomery County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $477 $480 $604 $780 $974
Average Rent $530 $533 $671 $867 $1,082
High Rent(110%) $583 $586 $738 $954 $1,190
2019 Montgomery County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $497 $500 $611 $826 $968
Average Rent $552 $555 $679 $918 $1,075
High Rent (110%) $607 $611 $747 $1,010 $1,183
2018 Montgomery County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $504 $507 $615 $851 $977
Average Rent $560 $563 $683 $946 $1,086
High Rent(110%) $616 $619 $751 $1,041 $1,195
2017 Montgomery County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $471 $474 $578 $794 $905
Average Rent $523 $527 $642 $882 $1,006
High Rent (110%) $575 $580 $706 $970 $1,107


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