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

DeKalb County, TN, TN

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 DeKalb County, TN, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $604 to a high of $738, with an average of $671.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $608, a maximum of $744, and an average of $676.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $799, peaking at a maximum of $977, and averaging at $888.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $967, a maximum of $1,181, and an average of $1,074.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,356 to a maximum of $1,658, with an average of $1,507.

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 DeKalb County, TN 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 DeKalb County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $604 $608 $799 $967 $1,356
Average Rent $671 $676 $888 $1,074 $1,507
High Rent(110%) $738 $744 $977 $1,181 $1,658
2023 DeKalb County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $509 $512 $674 $871 $970
Average Rent $565 $569 $749 $968 $1,078
High Rent (110%) $622 $626 $824 $1,065 $1,186
2022 DeKalb County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $459 $463 $608 $816 $881
Average Rent $510 $514 $676 $907 $979
High Rent(110%) $561 $565 $744 $998 $1,077
2021 DeKalb County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $450 $453 $597 $827 $882
Average Rent $500 $503 $663 $919 $980
High Rent (110%) $550 $553 $729 $1,011 $1,078
2020 DeKalb County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $443 $444 $584 $827 $872
Average Rent $492 $493 $649 $919 $969
High Rent(110%) $541 $542 $714 $1,011 $1,066
2019 DeKalb County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $411 $421 $557 $806 $827
Average Rent $457 $468 $619 $895 $919
High Rent (110%) $503 $515 $681 $985 $1,011
2018 DeKalb County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $404 $415 $552 $803 $813
Average Rent $449 $461 $613 $892 $903
High Rent(110%) $494 $507 $674 $981 $993
2017 DeKalb County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $400 $411 $547 $766 $769
Average Rent $444 $457 $608 $851 $854
High Rent (110%) $488 $503 $669 $936 $939


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