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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $609 to a high of $745, with an average of $677.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $723, a maximum of $883, and an average of $803.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $899, peaking at a maximum of $1,099, and averaging at $999.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,267, a maximum of $1,549, and an average of $1,408.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,402 to a maximum of $1,714, with an average of $1,558.

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 Wharton 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 Wharton County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $609 $723 $899 $1,267 $1,402
Average Rent $677 $803 $999 $1,408 $1,558
High Rent(110%) $745 $883 $1,099 $1,549 $1,714
2023 Wharton County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $592 $642 $786 $1,117 $1,295
Average Rent $658 $713 $873 $1,241 $1,439
High Rent (110%) $724 $784 $960 $1,365 $1,583
2022 Wharton County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $538 $608 $727 $1,027 $1,245
Average Rent $598 $676 $808 $1,141 $1,383
High Rent(110%) $658 $744 $889 $1,255 $1,521
2021 Wharton County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $509 $591 $695 $941 $1,203
Average Rent $566 $657 $772 $1,045 $1,337
High Rent (110%) $623 $723 $849 $1,150 $1,471
2020 Wharton County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $551 $553 $645 $840 $1,133
Average Rent $612 $614 $717 $933 $1,259
High Rent(110%) $673 $675 $789 $1,026 $1,385
2019 Wharton County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $565 $569 $695 $874 $1,185
Average Rent $628 $632 $772 $971 $1,317
High Rent (110%) $691 $695 $849 $1,068 $1,449
2018 Wharton County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $551 $566 $693 $869 $1,100
Average Rent $612 $629 $770 $965 $1,222
High Rent(110%) $673 $692 $847 $1,062 $1,344
2017 Wharton County, TX, TX Low Rent (90%) $531 $581 $716 $896 $1,024
Average Rent $590 $646 $795 $995 $1,138
High Rent (110%) $649 $711 $875 $1,095 $1,252


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