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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $748 to a high of $914, with an average of $831.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $772, a maximum of $944, and an average of $858.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $960, peaking at a maximum of $1,174, and averaging at $1,067.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,161, a maximum of $1,419, and an average of $1,290.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,422 to a maximum of $1,738, with an average of $1,580.

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 Lavaca 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 Lavaca County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $748 $772 $960 $1,161 $1,422
Average Rent $831 $858 $1,067 $1,290 $1,580
High Rent(110%) $914 $944 $1,174 $1,419 $1,738
2023 Lavaca County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $630 $648 $836 $1,036 $1,123
Average Rent $700 $720 $929 $1,151 $1,248
High Rent (110%) $770 $792 $1,022 $1,266 $1,373
2022 Lavaca County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $554 $578 $750 $972 $1,094
Average Rent $616 $642 $833 $1,080 $1,216
High Rent(110%) $678 $706 $916 $1,188 $1,338
2021 Lavaca County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $462 $531 $699 $959 $1,034
Average Rent $513 $590 $777 $1,066 $1,149
High Rent (110%) $564 $649 $855 $1,173 $1,264
2020 Lavaca County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $427 $497 $654 $914 $984
Average Rent $474 $552 $727 $1,016 $1,093
High Rent(110%) $521 $607 $800 $1,118 $1,202
2019 Lavaca County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $419 $493 $653 $926 $1,005
Average Rent $466 $548 $725 $1,029 $1,117
High Rent (110%) $513 $603 $798 $1,132 $1,229
2018 Lavaca County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $401 $472 $627 $909 $981
Average Rent $445 $524 $697 $1,010 $1,090
High Rent(110%) $490 $576 $767 $1,111 $1,199
2017 Lavaca County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $390 $462 $614 $882 $973
Average Rent $433 $513 $682 $980 $1,081
High Rent (110%) $476 $564 $750 $1,078 $1,189


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