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

Cooke County, TX, TX

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 Cooke County, TX, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $811 to a high of $991, with an average of $901.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $816, a maximum of $998, and an average of $907.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,073, peaking at a maximum of $1,311, and averaging at $1,192.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,371, a maximum of $1,675, and an average of $1,523.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,689 to a maximum of $2,065, with an average of $1,877.

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 Cooke County, TX 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 Cooke County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $811 $816 $1,073 $1,371 $1,689
Average Rent $901 $907 $1,192 $1,523 $1,877
High Rent(110%) $991 $998 $1,311 $1,675 $2,065
2023 Cooke County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $715 $719 $912 $1,220 $1,355
Average Rent $794 $799 $1,013 $1,356 $1,506
High Rent (110%) $873 $879 $1,114 $1,492 $1,657
2022 Cooke County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $621 $689 $840 $1,135 $1,139
Average Rent $690 $766 $933 $1,261 $1,265
High Rent(110%) $759 $843 $1,026 $1,387 $1,392
2021 Cooke County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $554 $627 $756 $1,022 $1,025
Average Rent $616 $697 $840 $1,135 $1,139
High Rent (110%) $678 $767 $924 $1,249 $1,253
2020 Cooke County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $552 $613 $744 $1,004 $1,008
Average Rent $613 $681 $827 $1,116 $1,120
High Rent(110%) $674 $749 $910 $1,228 $1,232
2019 Cooke County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $553 $586 $735 $990 $994
Average Rent $614 $651 $817 $1,100 $1,104
High Rent (110%) $675 $716 $899 $1,210 $1,214
2018 Cooke County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $551 $556 $728 $952 $992
Average Rent $612 $618 $809 $1,058 $1,102
High Rent(110%) $673 $680 $890 $1,164 $1,212
2017 Cooke County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $562 $565 $752 $941 $1,036
Average Rent $624 $628 $835 $1,045 $1,151
High Rent (110%) $686 $691 $919 $1,150 $1,266


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