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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $655 to a high of $801, with an average of $728.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $659, a maximum of $805, and an average of $732.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $761, peaking at a maximum of $930, and averaging at $845.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,042, a maximum of $1,274, and an average of $1,158.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,112 to a maximum of $1,359, with an average of $1,235.

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 Somerset 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 Somerset County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $655 $659 $761 $1,042 $1,112
Average Rent $728 $732 $845 $1,158 $1,235
High Rent(110%) $801 $805 $930 $1,274 $1,359
2023 Somerset County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $629 $633 $739 $1,004 $1,098
Average Rent $699 $703 $821 $1,116 $1,220
High Rent (110%) $769 $773 $903 $1,228 $1,342
2022 Somerset County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $566 $570 $681 $914 $1,047
Average Rent $629 $633 $757 $1,015 $1,163
High Rent(110%) $692 $696 $833 $1,117 $1,279
2021 Somerset County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $537 $540 $652 $861 $986
Average Rent $597 $600 $724 $957 $1,096
High Rent (110%) $657 $660 $796 $1,053 $1,206
2020 Somerset County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $528 $532 $643 $864 $960
Average Rent $587 $591 $714 $960 $1,067
High Rent(110%) $646 $650 $785 $1,056 $1,174
2019 Somerset County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $503 $507 $623 $854 $905
Average Rent $559 $563 $692 $949 $1,005
High Rent (110%) $615 $619 $761 $1,044 $1,106
2018 Somerset County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $495 $498 $627 $860 $898
Average Rent $550 $553 $697 $956 $998
High Rent(110%) $605 $608 $767 $1,052 $1,098
2017 Somerset County, PA, PA Low Rent (90%) $441 $474 $613 $827 $846
Average Rent $490 $527 $681 $919 $940
High Rent (110%) $539 $580 $749 $1,011 $1,034


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