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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $587 to a high of $717, with an average of $652.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $590, a maximum of $722, and an average of $656.
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 $1,175 to a maximum of $1,436, with an average of $1,305.

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 Swain 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 Swain County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $587 $590 $770 $1,085 $1,175
Average Rent $652 $656 $856 $1,206 $1,305
High Rent(110%) $717 $722 $942 $1,327 $1,436
2023 Swain County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $555 $559 $694 $974 $1,088
Average Rent $617 $621 $771 $1,082 $1,209
High Rent (110%) $679 $683 $848 $1,190 $1,330
2022 Swain County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $518 $521 $652 $887 $1,029
Average Rent $575 $579 $724 $986 $1,143
High Rent(110%) $633 $637 $796 $1,085 $1,257
2021 Swain County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $530 $547 $624 $809 $1,000
Average Rent $589 $608 $693 $899 $1,111
High Rent (110%) $648 $669 $762 $989 $1,222
2020 Swain County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $516 $530 $604 $761 $960
Average Rent $573 $589 $671 $845 $1,067
High Rent(110%) $630 $648 $738 $930 $1,174
2019 Swain County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $520 $534 $611 $766 $1,059
Average Rent $578 $593 $679 $851 $1,177
High Rent (110%) $636 $652 $747 $936 $1,295
2018 Swain County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $520 $536 $615 $770 $1,075
Average Rent $578 $595 $683 $856 $1,194
High Rent(110%) $636 $655 $751 $942 $1,313
2017 Swain County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $463 $466 $578 $723 $1,018
Average Rent $514 $518 $642 $803 $1,131
High Rent (110%) $565 $570 $706 $883 $1,244


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