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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $642 to a high of $784, with an average of $713.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $671, a maximum of $820, and an average of $745.
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 $1,025, a maximum of $1,253, and an average of $1,139.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,147 to a maximum of $1,401, with an average of $1,274.

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 Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $642 $671 $770 $1,025 $1,147
Average Rent $713 $745 $856 $1,139 $1,274
High Rent(110%) $784 $820 $942 $1,253 $1,401
2023 Wilkes County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $572 $596 $694 $930 $1,037
Average Rent $635 $662 $771 $1,033 $1,152
High Rent (110%) $699 $728 $848 $1,136 $1,267
2022 Wilkes County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $530 $549 $652 $898 $1,014
Average Rent $589 $610 $724 $998 $1,127
High Rent(110%) $648 $671 $796 $1,098 $1,240
2021 Wilkes County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $485 $489 $624 $893 $1,008
Average Rent $539 $543 $693 $992 $1,120
High Rent (110%) $593 $597 $762 $1,091 $1,232
2020 Wilkes County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $455 $458 $604 $861 $984
Average Rent $506 $509 $671 $957 $1,093
High Rent(110%) $557 $560 $738 $1,053 $1,202
2019 Wilkes County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $459 $462 $611 $850 $991
Average Rent $510 $513 $679 $944 $1,101
High Rent (110%) $561 $564 $747 $1,038 $1,211
2018 Wilkes County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $490 $492 $615 $823 $1,000
Average Rent $544 $547 $683 $914 $1,111
High Rent(110%) $598 $602 $751 $1,005 $1,222
2017 Wilkes County, NC, NC Low Rent (90%) $477 $494 $578 $763 $955
Average Rent $530 $549 $642 $848 $1,061
High Rent (110%) $583 $604 $706 $933 $1,167


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