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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $597 to a high of $729, with an average of $663.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $597, a maximum of $729, and an average of $663.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $772, peaking at a maximum of $944, and averaging at $858.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,016, a maximum of $1,242, and an average of $1,129.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,083 to a maximum of $1,323, with an average of $1,203.

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 Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $597 $597 $772 $1,016 $1,083
Average Rent $663 $663 $858 $1,129 $1,203
High Rent(110%) $729 $729 $944 $1,242 $1,323
2023 Schuylkill County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $583 $587 $759 $1,003 $1,068
Average Rent $648 $652 $843 $1,114 $1,187
High Rent (110%) $713 $717 $927 $1,225 $1,306
2022 Schuylkill County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $529 $532 $687 $901 $995
Average Rent $588 $591 $763 $1,001 $1,105
High Rent(110%) $647 $650 $839 $1,101 $1,216
2021 Schuylkill County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $517 $519 $669 $884 $973
Average Rent $574 $577 $743 $982 $1,081
High Rent (110%) $631 $635 $817 $1,080 $1,189
2020 Schuylkill County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $509 $512 $651 $865 $969
Average Rent $566 $569 $723 $961 $1,077
High Rent(110%) $623 $626 $795 $1,057 $1,185
2019 Schuylkill County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $497 $500 $623 $833 $916
Average Rent $552 $556 $692 $925 $1,018
High Rent (110%) $607 $612 $761 $1,018 $1,120
2018 Schuylkill County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $506 $509 $628 $840 $917
Average Rent $562 $565 $698 $933 $1,019
High Rent(110%) $618 $622 $768 $1,026 $1,121
2017 Schuylkill County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $540 $544 $671 $907 $935
Average Rent $600 $604 $745 $1,008 $1,039
High Rent (110%) $660 $664 $820 $1,109 $1,143


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