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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $635 to a high of $776, with an average of $705.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $725, a maximum of $887, and an average of $806.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $815, peaking at a maximum of $996, and averaging at $905.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,148, a maximum of $1,403, and an average of $1,275.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,236 to a maximum of $1,510, with an average of $1,373.

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 Shelby 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 Shelby County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $635 $725 $815 $1,148 $1,236
Average Rent $705 $806 $905 $1,275 $1,373
High Rent(110%) $776 $887 $996 $1,403 $1,510
2023 Shelby County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $561 $628 $743 $1,057 $1,169
Average Rent $623 $698 $826 $1,174 $1,299
High Rent (110%) $685 $768 $909 $1,291 $1,429
2022 Shelby County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $504 $537 $681 $961 $1,099
Average Rent $560 $597 $757 $1,068 $1,221
High Rent(110%) $616 $657 $833 $1,175 $1,343
2021 Shelby County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $484 $501 $661 $880 $1,144
Average Rent $538 $557 $734 $978 $1,271
High Rent (110%) $592 $613 $807 $1,076 $1,398
2020 Shelby County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $476 $488 $643 $835 $1,060
Average Rent $529 $542 $714 $928 $1,178
High Rent(110%) $582 $596 $785 $1,021 $1,296
2019 Shelby County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $473 $476 $630 $800 $957
Average Rent $526 $529 $700 $889 $1,063
High Rent (110%) $579 $582 $770 $978 $1,169
2018 Shelby County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $469 $472 $627 $812 $854
Average Rent $521 $524 $697 $902 $949
High Rent(110%) $573 $576 $767 $992 $1,044
2017 Shelby County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $458 $461 $613 $788 $865
Average Rent $509 $512 $681 $876 $961
High Rent (110%) $560 $563 $749 $964 $1,057


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