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

Athens County, OH, OH

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 Athens County, OH, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $724 to a high of $884, with an average of $804.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $728, a maximum of $890, and an average of $809.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $885, peaking at a maximum of $1,081, and averaging at $983.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,070, a maximum of $1,308, and an average of $1,189.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,342 to a maximum of $1,640, with an average of $1,491.

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 Athens County, OH 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 Athens County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $724 $728 $885 $1,070 $1,342
Average Rent $804 $809 $983 $1,189 $1,491
High Rent(110%) $884 $890 $1,081 $1,308 $1,640
2023 Athens County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $701 $713 $833 $1,014 $1,173
Average Rent $779 $792 $926 $1,127 $1,303
High Rent (110%) $857 $871 $1,019 $1,240 $1,433
2022 Athens County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $664 $686 $781 $966 $1,059
Average Rent $738 $762 $868 $1,073 $1,177
High Rent(110%) $812 $838 $955 $1,180 $1,295
2021 Athens County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $650 $665 $758 $942 $1,028
Average Rent $722 $739 $842 $1,047 $1,142
High Rent (110%) $794 $813 $926 $1,152 $1,256
2020 Athens County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $617 $635 $722 $899 $977
Average Rent $685 $705 $802 $999 $1,086
High Rent(110%) $754 $776 $882 $1,099 $1,195
2019 Athens County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $579 $602 $689 $864 $932
Average Rent $643 $669 $766 $960 $1,035
High Rent (110%) $707 $736 $843 $1,056 $1,139
2018 Athens County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $545 $602 $691 $867 $941
Average Rent $605 $669 $768 $963 $1,046
High Rent(110%) $666 $736 $845 $1,059 $1,151
2017 Athens County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $516 $589 $679 $849 $935
Average Rent $573 $654 $754 $943 $1,039
High Rent (110%) $630 $719 $829 $1,037 $1,143


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