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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $552 to a high of $674, with an average of $613.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $710, a maximum of $868, and an average of $789.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $815, peaking at a maximum of $996, and averaging at $905.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,054, a maximum of $1,288, and an average of $1,171.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,382 to a maximum of $1,690, with an average of $1,536.

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 Smyth 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 Smyth County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $552 $710 $815 $1,054 $1,382
Average Rent $613 $789 $905 $1,171 $1,536
High Rent(110%) $674 $868 $996 $1,288 $1,690
2023 Smyth County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $477 $613 $714 $923 $1,216
Average Rent $530 $681 $793 $1,026 $1,351
High Rent (110%) $583 $749 $872 $1,129 $1,486
2022 Smyth County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $419 $529 $632 $815 $1,062
Average Rent $466 $588 $702 $905 $1,180
High Rent(110%) $513 $647 $772 $996 $1,298
2021 Smyth County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $425 $506 $631 $806 $1,002
Average Rent $472 $562 $701 $896 $1,113
High Rent (110%) $519 $618 $771 $986 $1,224
2020 Smyth County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $434 $514 $643 $825 $1,003
Average Rent $482 $571 $714 $917 $1,114
High Rent(110%) $530 $628 $785 $1,009 $1,225
2019 Smyth County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $423 $498 $630 $817 $888
Average Rent $470 $553 $700 $908 $987
High Rent (110%) $517 $608 $770 $999 $1,086
2018 Smyth County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $450 $496 $616 $791 $855
Average Rent $500 $551 $684 $879 $950
High Rent(110%) $550 $606 $752 $967 $1,045
2017 Smyth County, VA, VA Low Rent (90%) $464 $467 $570 $724 $786
Average Rent $515 $519 $633 $804 $873
High Rent (110%) $567 $571 $696 $884 $960


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