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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $636 to a high of $778, with an average of $707.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $646, a maximum of $790, and an average of $718.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $775, peaking at a maximum of $947, and averaging at $861.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $960, a maximum of $1,174, and an average of $1,067.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,167 to a maximum of $1,427, with an average of $1,297.

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 Houston 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 Houston County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $636 $646 $775 $960 $1,167
Average Rent $707 $718 $861 $1,067 $1,297
High Rent(110%) $778 $790 $947 $1,174 $1,427
2023 Houston County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $557 $561 $693 $843 $931
Average Rent $619 $623 $770 $937 $1,034
High Rent (110%) $681 $685 $847 $1,031 $1,137
2022 Houston County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $505 $509 $669 $826 $907
Average Rent $561 $565 $743 $918 $1,008
High Rent(110%) $617 $622 $817 $1,010 $1,109
2021 Houston County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $485 $489 $644 $800 $873
Average Rent $539 $543 $715 $889 $970
High Rent (110%) $593 $597 $787 $978 $1,067
2020 Houston County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $465 $501 $613 $764 $831
Average Rent $517 $557 $681 $849 $923
High Rent(110%) $569 $613 $749 $934 $1,015
2019 Houston County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $411 $487 $557 $698 $773
Average Rent $457 $541 $619 $776 $859
High Rent (110%) $503 $595 $681 $854 $945
2018 Houston County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $404 $481 $552 $692 $773
Average Rent $449 $534 $613 $769 $859
High Rent(110%) $494 $587 $674 $846 $945
2017 Houston County, TN, TN Low Rent (90%) $400 $438 $547 $698 $803
Average Rent $444 $487 $608 $776 $892
High Rent (110%) $488 $536 $669 $854 $981


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