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

Sterling County, TX, TX

In the year 2021, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Sterling County, TX, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $522 to a high of $638, with an average of $580.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $565, a maximum of $691, and an average of $628.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $712, peaking at a maximum of $870, and averaging at $791.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $940, a maximum of $1,148, and an average of $1,044.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,053 to a maximum of $1,287, with an average of $1,170.

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 Sterling 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
2021 Sterling County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $522 $565 $712 $940 $1,053
Average Rent $580 $628 $791 $1,044 $1,170
High Rent(110%) $638 $691 $870 $1,148 $1,287
2020 Sterling County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $494 $533 $667 $886 $1,003
Average Rent $549 $592 $741 $984 $1,114
High Rent (110%) $604 $651 $815 $1,082 $1,225
2019 Sterling County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $508 $537 $676 $897 $1,041
Average Rent $564 $597 $751 $997 $1,157
High Rent(110%) $620 $657 $826 $1,097 $1,273
2018 Sterling County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $500 $526 $662 $878 $1,036
Average Rent $556 $584 $736 $976 $1,151
High Rent (110%) $612 $642 $810 $1,074 $1,266
2017 Sterling County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $516 $535 $677 $847 $1,073
Average Rent $573 $594 $752 $941 $1,192
High Rent(110%) $630 $653 $827 $1,035 $1,311


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