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

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

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $611 to a high of $747, with an average of $679.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $664, a maximum of $812, and an average of $738.
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 $949, a maximum of $1,159, and an average of $1,054.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,148 to a maximum of $1,403, with an average of $1,275.

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 Monroe 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 Monroe County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $611 $664 $763 $949 $1,148
Average Rent $679 $738 $848 $1,054 $1,275
High Rent(110%) $747 $812 $933 $1,159 $1,403
2023 Monroe County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $553 $554 $664 $808 $945
Average Rent $614 $616 $738 $898 $1,050
High Rent (110%) $675 $678 $812 $988 $1,155
2022 Monroe County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $514 $517 $635 $784 $860
Average Rent $571 $574 $705 $871 $956
High Rent(110%) $628 $631 $776 $958 $1,052
2021 Monroe County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $491 $495 $608 $757 $825
Average Rent $546 $550 $676 $841 $917
High Rent (110%) $601 $605 $744 $925 $1,009
2020 Monroe County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $485 $489 $596 $743 $807
Average Rent $539 $543 $662 $825 $897
High Rent(110%) $593 $597 $728 $908 $987
2019 Monroe County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $462 $464 $562 $704 $759
Average Rent $513 $516 $624 $782 $843
High Rent (110%) $564 $568 $686 $860 $927
2018 Monroe County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $472 $488 $580 $726 $789
Average Rent $524 $542 $644 $807 $877
High Rent(110%) $576 $596 $708 $888 $965
2017 Monroe County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $496 $518 $613 $779 $845
Average Rent $551 $575 $681 $865 $939
High Rent (110%) $606 $633 $749 $952 $1,033


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