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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $575 to a high of $703, with an average of $639.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $608, a maximum of $744, and an average of $676.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $774, peaking at a maximum of $946, and averaging at $860.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,027, a maximum of $1,255, and an average of $1,141.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,031 to a maximum of $1,260, with an average of $1,145.

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, 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 Mercer County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $575 $608 $774 $1,027 $1,031
Average Rent $639 $676 $860 $1,141 $1,145
High Rent(110%) $703 $744 $946 $1,255 $1,260
2023 Mercer County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $539 $543 $715 $957 $960
Average Rent $599 $603 $794 $1,063 $1,067
High Rent (110%) $659 $663 $873 $1,169 $1,174
2022 Mercer County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $501 $505 $664 $886 $901
Average Rent $557 $561 $738 $984 $1,001
High Rent(110%) $613 $617 $812 $1,082 $1,101
2021 Mercer County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $498 $501 $661 $860 $896
Average Rent $553 $557 $734 $955 $995
High Rent (110%) $608 $613 $807 $1,051 $1,095
2020 Mercer County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $473 $475 $626 $806 $850
Average Rent $525 $528 $696 $896 $944
High Rent(110%) $578 $581 $766 $986 $1,038
2019 Mercer County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $461 $464 $614 $787 $830
Average Rent $512 $516 $682 $874 $922
High Rent (110%) $563 $568 $750 $961 $1,014
2018 Mercer County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $450 $471 $626 $799 $852
Average Rent $500 $523 $695 $888 $947
High Rent(110%) $550 $575 $765 $977 $1,042
2017 Mercer County, OH, OH Low Rent (90%) $437 $461 $613 $787 $845
Average Rent $485 $512 $681 $874 $939
High Rent (110%) $534 $563 $749 $961 $1,033


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