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

McDowell County, WV, WV

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 McDowell County, WV, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $601 to a high of $735, with an average of $668.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $606, a maximum of $740, and an average of $673.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $763, peaking at a maximum of $933, and averaging at $848.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,005, a maximum of $1,229, and an average of $1,117.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,016 to a maximum of $1,242, with an average of $1,129.

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 McDowell County, WV 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 McDowell County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $601 $606 $763 $1,005 $1,016
Average Rent $668 $673 $848 $1,117 $1,129
High Rent(110%) $735 $740 $933 $1,229 $1,242
2023 McDowell County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $553 $588 $664 $876 $892
Average Rent $614 $653 $738 $973 $991
High Rent (110%) $675 $718 $812 $1,070 $1,090
2022 McDowell County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $536 $557 $635 $824 $860
Average Rent $595 $619 $705 $915 $956
High Rent(110%) $655 $681 $776 $1,007 $1,052
2021 McDowell County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $519 $534 $608 $757 $893
Average Rent $577 $593 $676 $841 $992
High Rent (110%) $635 $652 $744 $925 $1,091
2020 McDowell County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $500 $524 $596 $743 $852
Average Rent $556 $582 $662 $825 $947
High Rent(110%) $612 $640 $728 $908 $1,042
2019 McDowell County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $469 $491 $562 $704 $826
Average Rent $521 $545 $624 $782 $918
High Rent (110%) $573 $600 $686 $860 $1,010
2018 McDowell County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $472 $505 $580 $726 $918
Average Rent $524 $561 $644 $807 $1,020
High Rent(110%) $576 $617 $708 $888 $1,122
2017 McDowell County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $496 $531 $613 $767 $1,020
Average Rent $551 $590 $681 $852 $1,133
High Rent (110%) $606 $649 $749 $937 $1,246


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