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

Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas 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 $617, a maximum of $754, and an average of $685.
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 $1,058, a maximum of $1,294, and an average of $1,176.
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 Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $611 $617 $763 $1,058 $1,087
Average Rent $679 $685 $848 $1,176 $1,208
High Rent(110%) $747 $754 $933 $1,294 $1,329
2023 Pocahontas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $535 $538 $664 $941 $964
Average Rent $594 $598 $738 $1,046 $1,071
High Rent (110%) $653 $658 $812 $1,151 $1,178
2022 Pocahontas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $479 $482 $635 $901 $925
Average Rent $532 $536 $705 $1,001 $1,028
High Rent(110%) $585 $590 $776 $1,101 $1,131
2021 Pocahontas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $459 $462 $608 $870 $882
Average Rent $510 $513 $676 $967 $980
High Rent (110%) $561 $564 $744 $1,064 $1,078
2020 Pocahontas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $449 $453 $596 $834 $841
Average Rent $499 $503 $662 $927 $934
High Rent(110%) $549 $553 $728 $1,020 $1,027
2019 Pocahontas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $422 $425 $563 $786 $793
Average Rent $469 $472 $625 $873 $881
High Rent (110%) $516 $519 $688 $960 $969
2018 Pocahontas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $438 $441 $587 $818 $849
Average Rent $487 $490 $652 $909 $943
High Rent(110%) $536 $539 $717 $1,000 $1,037
2017 Pocahontas County, WV, WV Low Rent (90%) $459 $463 $615 $833 $890
Average Rent $510 $514 $683 $926 $989
High Rent (110%) $561 $565 $751 $1,019 $1,088


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