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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $730 to a high of $892, with an average of $811.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $859, a maximum of $1,049, and an average of $954.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $967, peaking at a maximum of $1,181, and averaging at $1,074.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,286, a maximum of $1,572, and an average of $1,429.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,474 to a maximum of $1,802, with an average of $1,638.

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 Karnes 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 Karnes County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $730 $859 $967 $1,286 $1,474
Average Rent $811 $954 $1,074 $1,429 $1,638
High Rent(110%) $892 $1,049 $1,181 $1,572 $1,802
2023 Karnes County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $582 $700 $791 $1,111 $1,206
Average Rent $647 $778 $879 $1,234 $1,340
High Rent (110%) $712 $856 $967 $1,357 $1,474
2022 Karnes County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $503 $570 $719 $976 $1,050
Average Rent $559 $633 $799 $1,084 $1,167
High Rent(110%) $615 $696 $879 $1,192 $1,284
2021 Karnes County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $479 $576 $725 $903 $1,073
Average Rent $532 $640 $806 $1,003 $1,192
High Rent (110%) $585 $704 $887 $1,103 $1,311
2020 Karnes County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $460 $536 $706 $879 $1,061
Average Rent $511 $595 $784 $977 $1,179
High Rent(110%) $562 $655 $862 $1,075 $1,297
2019 Karnes County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $452 $523 $692 $867 $1,067
Average Rent $502 $581 $769 $963 $1,185
High Rent (110%) $552 $639 $846 $1,059 $1,304
2018 Karnes County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $451 $483 $643 $845 $927
Average Rent $501 $537 $714 $939 $1,030
High Rent(110%) $551 $591 $785 $1,033 $1,133
2017 Karnes County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $463 $466 $619 $893 $1,030
Average Rent $514 $518 $688 $992 $1,144
High Rent (110%) $565 $570 $757 $1,091 $1,258


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