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

Essex County, VA, VA

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, VA, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $751 to a high of $917, with an average of $834.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $755, a maximum of $923, and an average of $839.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $937, peaking at a maximum of $1,145, and averaging at $1,041.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,189, a maximum of $1,453, and an average of $1,321.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,437 to a maximum of $1,757, with an average of $1,597.

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, VA 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, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $751 $755 $937 $1,189 $1,437
Average Rent $834 $839 $1,041 $1,321 $1,597
High Rent(110%) $917 $923 $1,145 $1,453 $1,757
2023 Essex County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $621 $671 $837 $1,069 $1,260
Average Rent $690 $746 $930 $1,188 $1,400
High Rent (110%) $759 $821 $1,023 $1,307 $1,540
2022 Essex County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $535 $617 $783 $968 $1,158
Average Rent $594 $685 $870 $1,075 $1,287
High Rent(110%) $653 $754 $957 $1,183 $1,416
2021 Essex County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $543 $627 $806 $1,002 $1,189
Average Rent $603 $697 $895 $1,113 $1,321
High Rent (110%) $663 $767 $985 $1,224 $1,453
2020 Essex County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $578 $651 $857 $1,067 $1,287
Average Rent $642 $723 $952 $1,186 $1,430
High Rent(110%) $706 $795 $1,047 $1,305 $1,573
2019 Essex County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $572 $643 $851 $1,066 $1,315
Average Rent $635 $714 $945 $1,184 $1,461
High Rent (110%) $699 $785 $1,040 $1,302 $1,607
2018 Essex County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $615 $632 $841 $1,054 $1,319
Average Rent $683 $702 $934 $1,171 $1,465
High Rent(110%) $751 $772 $1,027 $1,288 $1,612
2017 Essex County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $609 $651 $796 $995 $1,256
Average Rent $677 $723 $884 $1,106 $1,395
High Rent (110%) $745 $795 $972 $1,217 $1,535


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