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

Mercer County, ND, ND

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 Mercer County, ND, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $663 to a high of $811, with an average of $737.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $767, a maximum of $937, and an average of $852.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $978, peaking at a maximum of $1,196, and averaging at $1,087.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,183, a maximum of $1,445, and an average of $1,314.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,351 to a maximum of $1,651, with an average of $1,501.

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 Mercer County, ND 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 Mercer County, ND, ND Low Rent (90%) $663 $767 $978 $1,183 $1,351
Average Rent $737 $852 $1,087 $1,314 $1,501
High Rent(110%) $811 $937 $1,196 $1,445 $1,651
2023 Mercer County, ND, ND Low Rent (90%) $625 $718 $905 $1,101 $1,500
Average Rent $694 $798 $1,005 $1,223 $1,667
High Rent (110%) $763 $878 $1,106 $1,345 $1,834
2022 Mercer County, ND, ND Low Rent (90%) $603 $617 $779 $1,011 $1,229
Average Rent $670 $686 $866 $1,123 $1,366
High Rent(110%) $737 $755 $953 $1,235 $1,503
2021 Mercer County, ND, ND Low Rent (90%) $575 $579 $729 $1,043 $1,111
Average Rent $639 $643 $810 $1,159 $1,234
High Rent (110%) $703 $707 $891 $1,275 $1,357
2020 Mercer County, ND, ND Low Rent (90%) $542 $545 $688 $992 $1,133
Average Rent $602 $605 $764 $1,102 $1,259
High Rent(110%) $662 $666 $840 $1,212 $1,385
2019 Mercer County, ND, ND Low Rent (90%) $538 $542 $716 $932 $1,258
Average Rent $598 $602 $796 $1,036 $1,398
High Rent (110%) $658 $662 $876 $1,140 $1,538
2018 Mercer County, ND, ND Low Rent (90%) $488 $491 $653 $815 $1,148
Average Rent $542 $545 $725 $906 $1,276
High Rent(110%) $596 $600 $798 $997 $1,404
2017 Mercer County, ND, ND Low Rent (90%) $542 $545 $725 $906 $1,276
Average Rent $602 $606 $805 $1,007 $1,418
High Rent (110%) $662 $667 $886 $1,108 $1,560


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