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

Jamaica, NY 11436'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 11436 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 $2,241 to a high of $2,739, with an average of $2,490.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,304, a maximum of $2,816, and an average of $2,560.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,583, peaking at a maximum of $3,157, and averaging at $2,870.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $3,222, a maximum of $3,938, and an average of $3,580.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,474 to a maximum of $4,246, with an average of $3,860.

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 Jamaica, NY 11436 Low Rent (90%) $2,241 $2,304 $2,583 $3,222 $3,474
Average Rent $2,490 $2,560 $2,870 $3,580 $3,860
High Rent(110%) $2,739 $2,816 $3,157 $3,938 $4,246
2023 Jamaica, NY 11436 Low Rent (90%) $1,998 $2,043 $2,304 $2,898 $3,114
Average Rent $2,220 $2,270 $2,560 $3,220 $3,460
High Rent (110%) $2,442 $2,497 $2,816 $3,542 $3,806
2022 Jamaica, NY 11436 Low Rent (90%) $1,917 $1,953 $2,223 $2,808 $3,015
Average Rent $2,130 $2,170 $2,470 $3,120 $3,350
High Rent(110%) $2,343 $2,387 $2,717 $3,432 $3,685
2021 Jamaica, NY 11436 Low Rent (90%) $1,674 $1,710 $1,953 $2,475 $2,646
Average Rent $1,860 $1,900 $2,170 $2,750 $2,940
High Rent (110%) $2,046 $2,090 $2,387 $3,025 $3,234
2020 Jamaica, NY 11436 Low Rent (90%) $1,584 $1,629 $1,854 $2,349 $2,511
Average Rent $1,760 $1,810 $2,060 $2,610 $2,790
High Rent(110%) $1,936 $1,991 $2,266 $2,871 $3,069
2019 Jamaica, NY 11436 Low Rent (90%) $1,503 $1,539 $1,764 $2,241 $2,385
Average Rent $1,670 $1,710 $1,960 $2,490 $2,650
High Rent (110%) $1,837 $1,881 $2,156 $2,739 $2,915


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