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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $638 to a high of $780, with an average of $709.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $643, a maximum of $785, and an average of $714.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $844, peaking at a maximum of $1,032, and averaging at $938.
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 $1,433 to a maximum of $1,751, with an average of $1,592.

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 Northampton 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 Northampton County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $638 $643 $844 $1,189 $1,433
Average Rent $709 $714 $938 $1,321 $1,592
High Rent(110%) $780 $785 $1,032 $1,453 $1,751
2023 Northampton County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $572 $594 $771 $1,060 $1,229
Average Rent $636 $660 $857 $1,178 $1,365
High Rent (110%) $700 $726 $943 $1,296 $1,502
2022 Northampton County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $480 $617 $702 $986 $1,044
Average Rent $533 $685 $780 $1,095 $1,160
High Rent(110%) $586 $754 $858 $1,205 $1,276
2021 Northampton County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $487 $634 $723 $988 $1,006
Average Rent $541 $704 $803 $1,098 $1,118
High Rent (110%) $595 $774 $883 $1,208 $1,230
2020 Northampton County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $517 $673 $766 $1,020 $1,038
Average Rent $574 $748 $851 $1,133 $1,153
High Rent(110%) $631 $823 $936 $1,246 $1,268
2019 Northampton County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $524 $634 $779 $977 $1,054
Average Rent $582 $704 $866 $1,085 $1,171
High Rent (110%) $640 $774 $953 $1,194 $1,288
2018 Northampton County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $559 $592 $765 $959 $1,042
Average Rent $621 $658 $850 $1,066 $1,158
High Rent(110%) $683 $724 $935 $1,173 $1,274
2017 Northampton County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $545 $548 $729 $912 $1,004
Average Rent $605 $609 $810 $1,013 $1,116
High Rent (110%) $666 $670 $891 $1,114 $1,228


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