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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $708 to a high of $866, with an average of $787.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $713, a maximum of $871, and an average of $792.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $904, peaking at a maximum of $1,104, and averaging at $1,004.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,093, a maximum of $1,335, and an average of $1,214.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,427 to a maximum of $1,745, with an average of $1,586.

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 Polk 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 Polk County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $708 $713 $904 $1,093 $1,427
Average Rent $787 $792 $1,004 $1,214 $1,586
High Rent(110%) $866 $871 $1,104 $1,335 $1,745
2023 Polk County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $681 $686 $832 $1,013 $1,211
Average Rent $757 $762 $924 $1,125 $1,345
High Rent (110%) $833 $838 $1,016 $1,238 $1,480
2022 Polk County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $639 $642 $741 $915 $1,076
Average Rent $710 $713 $823 $1,017 $1,195
High Rent(110%) $781 $784 $905 $1,119 $1,315
2021 Polk County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $563 $567 $691 $860 $990
Average Rent $626 $630 $768 $955 $1,100
High Rent (110%) $689 $693 $845 $1,051 $1,210
2020 Polk County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $508 $511 $671 $837 $945
Average Rent $564 $568 $746 $930 $1,050
High Rent(110%) $620 $625 $821 $1,023 $1,155
2019 Polk County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $537 $541 $716 $896 $988
Average Rent $597 $601 $795 $996 $1,098
High Rent (110%) $657 $661 $875 $1,096 $1,208
2018 Polk County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $549 $553 $735 $922 $1,017
Average Rent $610 $614 $817 $1,024 $1,130
High Rent(110%) $671 $675 $899 $1,126 $1,243
2017 Polk County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $519 $523 $695 $869 $969
Average Rent $577 $581 $772 $966 $1,077
High Rent (110%) $635 $639 $849 $1,063 $1,185


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