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

Worcester, MA 01606's Section 8 Fair Market Rent

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 the 01606 zip code area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $1,206 to a high of $1,474, with an average of $1,340.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,215, a maximum of $1,485, and an average of $1,350.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,566, peaking at a maximum of $1,914, and averaging at $1,740.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,890, a maximum of $2,310, and an average of $2,100.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,088 to a maximum of $2,552, with an average of $2,320.

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.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year City, State, Zipcode HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Worcester, MA 1606 Low Rent (90%) $1,206 $1,215 $1,566 $1,890 $2,088
Average Rent $1,340 $1,350 $1,740 $2,100 $2,320
High Rent(110%) $1,474 $1,485 $1,914 $2,310 $2,552
2023 Worcester, MA 1606 Low Rent (90%) $1,134 $1,179 $1,512 $1,836 $2,034
Average Rent $1,260 $1,310 $1,680 $2,040 $2,260
High Rent (110%) $1,386 $1,441 $1,848 $2,244 $2,486
2022 Worcester, MA 1606 Low Rent (90%) $999 $1,053 $1,350 $1,665 $1,827
Average Rent $1,110 $1,170 $1,500 $1,850 $2,030
High Rent(110%) $1,221 $1,287 $1,650 $2,035 $2,233
2021 Worcester, MA 1606 Low Rent (90%) $954 $1,017 $1,296 $1,611 $1,755
Average Rent $1,060 $1,130 $1,440 $1,790 $1,950
High Rent (110%) $1,166 $1,243 $1,584 $1,969 $2,145
2020 Worcester, MA 1606 Low Rent (90%) $900 $981 $1,242 $1,548 $1,683
Average Rent $1,000 $1,090 $1,380 $1,720 $1,870
High Rent(110%) $1,100 $1,199 $1,518 $1,892 $2,057
2019 Worcester, MA 1606 Low Rent (90%) $774 $846 $1,080 $1,350 $1,467
Average Rent $860 $940 $1,200 $1,500 $1,630
High Rent (110%) $946 $1,034 $1,320 $1,650 $1,793


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