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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $804 to a high of $982, with an average of $893.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $808, a maximum of $988, and an average of $898.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,003, peaking at a maximum of $1,225, and averaging at $1,114.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,240, a maximum of $1,516, and an average of $1,378.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,423 to a maximum of $1,739, with an average of $1,581.

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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $804 $808 $1,003 $1,240 $1,423
Average Rent $893 $898 $1,114 $1,378 $1,581
High Rent(110%) $982 $988 $1,225 $1,516 $1,739
2023 Lancaster County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $689 $744 $928 $1,130 $1,247
Average Rent $765 $827 $1,031 $1,255 $1,385
High Rent (110%) $842 $910 $1,134 $1,381 $1,524
2022 Lancaster County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $572 $668 $839 $1,037 $1,138
Average Rent $636 $742 $932 $1,152 $1,264
High Rent(110%) $700 $816 $1,025 $1,267 $1,390
2021 Lancaster County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $576 $678 $855 $1,064 $1,159
Average Rent $640 $753 $950 $1,182 $1,288
High Rent (110%) $704 $828 $1,045 $1,300 $1,417
2020 Lancaster County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $604 $713 $896 $1,116 $1,213
Average Rent $671 $792 $995 $1,240 $1,348
High Rent(110%) $738 $871 $1,095 $1,364 $1,483
2019 Lancaster County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $603 $723 $898 $1,125 $1,214
Average Rent $670 $803 $998 $1,250 $1,349
High Rent (110%) $737 $883 $1,098 $1,375 $1,484
2018 Lancaster County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $624 $696 $853 $1,157 $1,162
Average Rent $693 $773 $948 $1,286 $1,291
High Rent(110%) $762 $850 $1,043 $1,415 $1,420
2017 Lancaster County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $614 $617 $821 $1,193 $1,251
Average Rent $682 $686 $912 $1,326 $1,390
High Rent (110%) $750 $755 $1,003 $1,459 $1,529


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