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

Buffalo County, SD, SD

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 Buffalo County, SD, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $648 to a high of $792, with an average of $720.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $728, a maximum of $890, and an average of $809.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $957, peaking at a maximum of $1,169, and averaging at $1,063.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,157, a maximum of $1,414, and an average of $1,285.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,537 to a maximum of $1,879, with an average of $1,708.

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 Buffalo County, SD 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 Buffalo County, SD, SD Low Rent (90%) $648 $728 $957 $1,157 $1,537
Average Rent $720 $809 $1,063 $1,285 $1,708
High Rent(110%) $792 $890 $1,169 $1,414 $1,879
2023 Buffalo County, SD, SD Low Rent (90%) $550 $600 $790 $962 $1,288
Average Rent $611 $667 $878 $1,069 $1,431
High Rent (110%) $672 $734 $966 $1,176 $1,574
2022 Buffalo County, SD, SD Low Rent (90%) $487 $518 $681 $842 $1,097
Average Rent $541 $575 $757 $936 $1,219
High Rent(110%) $595 $633 $833 $1,030 $1,341
2021 Buffalo County, SD, SD Low Rent (90%) $453 $491 $647 $805 $1,009
Average Rent $503 $546 $719 $894 $1,121
High Rent (110%) $553 $601 $791 $983 $1,233
2020 Buffalo County, SD, SD Low Rent (90%) $479 $532 $701 $874 $1,062
Average Rent $532 $591 $779 $971 $1,180
High Rent(110%) $585 $650 $857 $1,068 $1,298
2019 Buffalo County, SD, SD Low Rent (90%) $433 $491 $649 $849 $932
Average Rent $481 $545 $721 $943 $1,036
High Rent (110%) $529 $600 $793 $1,037 $1,140
2018 Buffalo County, SD, SD Low Rent (90%) $471 $536 $704 $882 $959
Average Rent $523 $596 $782 $980 $1,065
High Rent(110%) $575 $656 $860 $1,078 $1,172
2017 Buffalo County, SD, SD Low Rent (90%) $462 $596 $688 $860 $948
Average Rent $513 $662 $764 $956 $1,053
High Rent (110%) $564 $728 $840 $1,052 $1,158


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