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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $648 to a high of $792, with an average of $720.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $686, a maximum of $838, and an average of $762.
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 $1,308 to a maximum of $1,598, with an average of $1,453.

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 Richmond 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 Richmond County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $648 $686 $770 $1,085 $1,308
Average Rent $720 $762 $856 $1,206 $1,453
High Rent(110%) $792 $838 $942 $1,327 $1,598
2023 Richmond County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $578 $615 $694 $986 $1,182
Average Rent $642 $683 $771 $1,096 $1,313
High Rent (110%) $706 $751 $848 $1,206 $1,444
2022 Richmond County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $562 $572 $652 $918 $1,115
Average Rent $624 $635 $724 $1,020 $1,239
High Rent(110%) $686 $699 $796 $1,122 $1,363
2021 Richmond County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $535 $547 $624 $848 $1,005
Average Rent $594 $608 $693 $942 $1,117
High Rent (110%) $653 $669 $762 $1,036 $1,229
2020 Richmond County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $516 $528 $604 $794 $927
Average Rent $573 $587 $671 $882 $1,030
High Rent(110%) $630 $646 $738 $970 $1,133
2019 Richmond County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $515 $518 $611 $797 $907
Average Rent $572 $576 $679 $886 $1,008
High Rent (110%) $629 $634 $747 $975 $1,109
2018 Richmond County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $502 $506 $615 $812 $918
Average Rent $558 $562 $683 $902 $1,020
High Rent(110%) $614 $618 $751 $992 $1,122
2017 Richmond County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $470 $473 $578 $778 $868
Average Rent $522 $526 $642 $864 $964
High Rent (110%) $574 $579 $706 $950 $1,060


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