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

Essex County, VT, VT

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 Essex County, VT, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $731 to a high of $893, with an average of $812.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $751, a maximum of $917, and an average of $834.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $842, peaking at a maximum of $1,030, and averaging at $936.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,171, a maximum of $1,431, and an average of $1,301.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,187 to a maximum of $1,451, with an average of $1,319.

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 Essex County, VT 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 Essex County, VT, VT Low Rent (90%) $731 $751 $842 $1,171 $1,187
Average Rent $812 $834 $936 $1,301 $1,319
High Rent(110%) $893 $917 $1,030 $1,431 $1,451
2023 Essex County, VT, VT Low Rent (90%) $657 $671 $759 $1,029 $1,052
Average Rent $730 $746 $843 $1,143 $1,169
High Rent (110%) $803 $821 $927 $1,257 $1,286
2022 Essex County, VT, VT Low Rent (90%) $527 $589 $703 $929 $977
Average Rent $585 $654 $781 $1,032 $1,085
High Rent(110%) $644 $719 $859 $1,135 $1,194
2021 Essex County, VT, VT Low Rent (90%) $504 $525 $667 $887 $923
Average Rent $560 $583 $741 $985 $1,026
High Rent (110%) $616 $641 $815 $1,084 $1,129
2020 Essex County, VT, VT Low Rent (90%) $522 $543 $686 $885 $972
Average Rent $580 $603 $762 $983 $1,080
High Rent(110%) $638 $663 $838 $1,081 $1,188
2019 Essex County, VT, VT Low Rent (90%) $525 $536 $686 $860 $927
Average Rent $583 $595 $762 $955 $1,030
High Rent (110%) $641 $655 $838 $1,051 $1,133
2018 Essex County, VT, VT Low Rent (90%) $548 $561 $715 $896 $973
Average Rent $609 $623 $794 $995 $1,081
High Rent(110%) $670 $685 $873 $1,095 $1,189
2017 Essex County, VT, VT Low Rent (90%) $542 $566 $703 $879 $969
Average Rent $602 $629 $781 $977 $1,077
High Rent (110%) $662 $692 $859 $1,075 $1,185


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