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

Forest County, PA, PA

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 Forest County, PA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $644 to a high of $787, with an average of $715.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $671, a maximum of $821, and an average of $746.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $882, peaking at a maximum of $1,078, and averaging at $980.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,067, a maximum of $1,304, and an average of $1,185.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,296 to a maximum of $1,584, with an average of $1,440.

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 Forest County, PA 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 Forest County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $644 $671 $882 $1,067 $1,296
Average Rent $715 $746 $980 $1,185 $1,440
High Rent(110%) $787 $821 $1,078 $1,304 $1,584
2023 Forest County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $617 $669 $839 $1,021 $1,224
Average Rent $686 $743 $932 $1,134 $1,360
High Rent (110%) $755 $817 $1,025 $1,247 $1,496
2022 Forest County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $539 $557 $733 $905 $1,061
Average Rent $599 $619 $814 $1,006 $1,179
High Rent(110%) $659 $681 $895 $1,107 $1,297
2021 Forest County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $483 $502 $652 $811 $884
Average Rent $537 $558 $724 $901 $982
High Rent (110%) $591 $614 $796 $991 $1,080
2020 Forest County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $484 $493 $650 $810 $920
Average Rent $538 $548 $722 $900 $1,022
High Rent(110%) $592 $603 $794 $990 $1,124
2019 Forest County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $483 $487 $644 $807 $1,022
Average Rent $537 $541 $716 $897 $1,135
High Rent (110%) $591 $595 $788 $987 $1,249
2018 Forest County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $482 $484 $644 $808 $1,135
Average Rent $535 $538 $716 $898 $1,261
High Rent(110%) $589 $592 $788 $988 $1,387
2017 Forest County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $483 $487 $647 $810 $1,140
Average Rent $537 $541 $719 $900 $1,267
High Rent (110%) $591 $595 $791 $990 $1,394


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