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

Cherokee County, SC, SC

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 Cherokee County, SC, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $635 to a high of $777, with an average of $706.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $640, a maximum of $782, and an average of $711.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $841, peaking at a maximum of $1,027, and averaging at $934.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,068, a maximum of $1,306, and an average of $1,187.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,220 to a maximum of $1,491, with an average of $1,355.

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 Cherokee County, SC 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 Cherokee County, SC, SC Low Rent (90%) $635 $640 $841 $1,068 $1,220
Average Rent $706 $711 $934 $1,187 $1,355
High Rent(110%) $777 $782 $1,027 $1,306 $1,491
2023 Cherokee County, SC, SC Low Rent (90%) $545 $551 $725 $938 $1,058
Average Rent $605 $612 $806 $1,042 $1,175
High Rent (110%) $666 $673 $887 $1,146 $1,293
2022 Cherokee County, SC, SC Low Rent (90%) $471 $506 $665 $855 $1,010
Average Rent $523 $562 $739 $950 $1,122
High Rent(110%) $575 $618 $813 $1,045 $1,234
2021 Cherokee County, SC, SC Low Rent (90%) $428 $492 $649 $828 $1,049
Average Rent $476 $547 $721 $920 $1,165
High Rent (110%) $524 $602 $793 $1,012 $1,282
2020 Cherokee County, SC, SC Low Rent (90%) $386 $450 $593 $752 $966
Average Rent $429 $500 $659 $836 $1,073
High Rent(110%) $472 $550 $725 $920 $1,180
2019 Cherokee County, SC, SC Low Rent (90%) $410 $478 $632 $792 $967
Average Rent $455 $531 $702 $880 $1,074
High Rent (110%) $501 $584 $772 $968 $1,181
2018 Cherokee County, SC, SC Low Rent (90%) $455 $457 $608 $767 $874
Average Rent $505 $508 $676 $852 $971
High Rent(110%) $556 $559 $744 $937 $1,068
2017 Cherokee County, SC, SC Low Rent (90%) $479 $482 $621 $820 $878
Average Rent $532 $535 $690 $911 $976
High Rent (110%) $585 $589 $759 $1,002 $1,074


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