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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $800 to a high of $978, with an average of $889.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $806, a maximum of $985, and an average of $895.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $999, peaking at a maximum of $1,221, and averaging at $1,110.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,208, a maximum of $1,476, and an average of $1,342.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,696 to a maximum of $2,072, with an average of $1,884.

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 Richmond 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 Richmond County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $800 $806 $999 $1,208 $1,696
Average Rent $889 $895 $1,110 $1,342 $1,884
High Rent(110%) $978 $985 $1,221 $1,476 $2,072
2023 Richmond County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $651 $704 $878 $1,068 $1,320
Average Rent $723 $782 $975 $1,187 $1,467
High Rent (110%) $795 $860 $1,073 $1,306 $1,614
2022 Richmond County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $531 $619 $778 $961 $1,150
Average Rent $590 $688 $864 $1,068 $1,278
High Rent(110%) $649 $757 $950 $1,175 $1,406
2021 Richmond County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $522 $588 $775 $973 $1,144
Average Rent $580 $653 $861 $1,081 $1,271
High Rent (110%) $638 $718 $947 $1,189 $1,398
2020 Richmond County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $540 $608 $801 $998 $1,203
Average Rent $600 $676 $890 $1,109 $1,337
High Rent(110%) $660 $744 $979 $1,220 $1,471
2019 Richmond County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $511 $576 $761 $998 $1,177
Average Rent $568 $640 $846 $1,109 $1,308
High Rent (110%) $625 $704 $931 $1,220 $1,439
2018 Richmond County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $536 $553 $734 $950 $1,152
Average Rent $596 $614 $816 $1,056 $1,280
High Rent(110%) $656 $675 $898 $1,162 $1,408
2017 Richmond County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $475 $479 $636 $861 $878
Average Rent $528 $532 $707 $957 $975
High Rent (110%) $581 $585 $778 $1,053 $1,073


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