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

Nicholas 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 Nicholas 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 $621, a maximum of $759, and an average of $690.
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 $1,076, a maximum of $1,315, and an average of $1,195.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,087 to a maximum of $1,329, with an average of $1,208.

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 Nicholas 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 Nicholas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $611 $621 $763 $1,076 $1,087
Average Rent $679 $690 $848 $1,195 $1,208
High Rent(110%) $747 $759 $933 $1,315 $1,329
2023 Nicholas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $509 $513 $664 $943 $964
Average Rent $566 $570 $738 $1,048 $1,071
High Rent (110%) $623 $627 $812 $1,153 $1,178
2022 Nicholas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $479 $482 $635 $872 $925
Average Rent $532 $536 $705 $969 $1,028
High Rent(110%) $585 $590 $776 $1,066 $1,131
2021 Nicholas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $459 $462 $608 $826 $882
Average Rent $510 $513 $676 $918 $980
High Rent (110%) $561 $564 $744 $1,010 $1,078
2020 Nicholas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $463 $465 $596 $784 $861
Average Rent $514 $517 $662 $871 $957
High Rent(110%) $565 $569 $728 $958 $1,053
2019 Nicholas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $462 $464 $562 $734 $805
Average Rent $513 $516 $624 $816 $894
High Rent (110%) $564 $568 $686 $898 $983
2018 Nicholas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $472 $487 $580 $738 $838
Average Rent $524 $541 $644 $820 $931
High Rent(110%) $576 $595 $708 $902 $1,024
2017 Nicholas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $496 $531 $613 $779 $887
Average Rent $551 $590 $681 $866 $986
High Rent (110%) $606 $649 $749 $953 $1,085


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