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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $781 to a high of $955, with an average of $868.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $787, a maximum of $961, and an average of $874.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,033, peaking at a maximum of $1,263, and averaging at $1,148.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,336, a maximum of $1,632, and an average of $1,484.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,753 to a maximum of $2,143, with an average of $1,948.

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 Matagorda 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 Matagorda County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $781 $787 $1,033 $1,336 $1,753
Average Rent $868 $874 $1,148 $1,484 $1,948
High Rent(110%) $955 $961 $1,263 $1,632 $2,143
2023 Matagorda County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $684 $689 $906 $1,195 $1,544
Average Rent $760 $765 $1,007 $1,328 $1,715
High Rent (110%) $836 $842 $1,108 $1,461 $1,887
2022 Matagorda County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $603 $608 $799 $1,106 $1,368
Average Rent $670 $675 $888 $1,229 $1,520
High Rent(110%) $737 $743 $977 $1,352 $1,672
2021 Matagorda County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $561 $564 $727 $958 $1,259
Average Rent $623 $627 $808 $1,064 $1,399
High Rent (110%) $685 $690 $889 $1,170 $1,539
2020 Matagorda County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $545 $548 $668 $840 $1,168
Average Rent $605 $609 $742 $933 $1,298
High Rent(110%) $666 $670 $816 $1,026 $1,428
2019 Matagorda County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $554 $557 $679 $851 $1,163
Average Rent $615 $619 $754 $945 $1,292
High Rent (110%) $677 $681 $829 $1,040 $1,421
2018 Matagorda County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $510 $560 $675 $846 $1,132
Average Rent $567 $622 $750 $940 $1,258
High Rent(110%) $624 $684 $825 $1,034 $1,384
2017 Matagorda County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $508 $547 $667 $834 $1,130
Average Rent $564 $608 $741 $927 $1,256
High Rent (110%) $620 $669 $815 $1,020 $1,382


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