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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $566 to a high of $692, with an average of $629.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $671, a maximum of $820, and an average of $745.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $835, peaking at a maximum of $1,021, and averaging at $928.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,129, a maximum of $1,379, and an average of $1,254.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,413 to a maximum of $1,727, with an average of $1,570.

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 Lamar 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 Lamar County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $566 $671 $835 $1,129 $1,413
Average Rent $629 $745 $928 $1,254 $1,570
High Rent(110%) $692 $820 $1,021 $1,379 $1,727
2023 Lamar County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $506 $590 $757 $1,022 $1,290
Average Rent $562 $655 $841 $1,136 $1,433
High Rent (110%) $618 $721 $925 $1,250 $1,576
2022 Lamar County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $500 $559 $721 $973 $1,234
Average Rent $555 $621 $801 $1,081 $1,371
High Rent(110%) $611 $683 $881 $1,189 $1,508
2021 Lamar County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $492 $529 $691 $919 $1,158
Average Rent $547 $588 $768 $1,021 $1,287
High Rent (110%) $602 $647 $845 $1,123 $1,416
2020 Lamar County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $470 $507 $647 $850 $1,136
Average Rent $522 $563 $719 $944 $1,262
High Rent(110%) $574 $619 $791 $1,038 $1,388
2019 Lamar County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $513 $540 $669 $884 $1,175
Average Rent $570 $600 $743 $982 $1,305
High Rent (110%) $627 $660 $817 $1,080 $1,436
2018 Lamar County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $532 $563 $662 $904 $1,166
Average Rent $591 $625 $736 $1,004 $1,296
High Rent(110%) $650 $688 $810 $1,104 $1,426
2017 Lamar County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $530 $554 $642 $900 $1,130
Average Rent $589 $616 $713 $1,000 $1,256
High Rent (110%) $648 $678 $784 $1,100 $1,382


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