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

Hempstead, NY 11550'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 11550 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 $1,386 to a high of $1,694, with an average of $1,540.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,737, a maximum of $2,123, and an average of $1,930.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $2,034, peaking at a maximum of $2,486, and averaging at $2,260.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,628, a maximum of $3,212, and an average of $2,920.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,853 to a maximum of $3,487, with an average of $3,170.

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 Hempstead, NY 11550 Low Rent (90%) $1,386 $1,737 $2,034 $2,628 $2,853
Average Rent $1,540 $1,930 $2,260 $2,920 $3,170
High Rent(110%) $1,694 $2,123 $2,486 $3,212 $3,487
2023 Hempstead, NY 11550 Low Rent (90%) $1,269 $1,584 $1,899 $2,439 $2,682
Average Rent $1,410 $1,760 $2,110 $2,710 $2,980
High Rent (110%) $1,551 $1,936 $2,321 $2,981 $3,278
2022 Hempstead, NY 11550 Low Rent (90%) $1,134 $1,395 $1,701 $2,178 $2,394
Average Rent $1,260 $1,550 $1,890 $2,420 $2,660
High Rent(110%) $1,386 $1,705 $2,079 $2,662 $2,926
2021 Hempstead, NY 11550 Low Rent (90%) $1,089 $1,350 $1,656 $2,124 $2,358
Average Rent $1,210 $1,500 $1,840 $2,360 $2,620
High Rent (110%) $1,331 $1,650 $2,024 $2,596 $2,882
2020 Hempstead, NY 11550 Low Rent (90%) $1,062 $1,332 $1,629 $2,097 $2,340
Average Rent $1,180 $1,480 $1,810 $2,330 $2,600
High Rent(110%) $1,298 $1,628 $1,991 $2,563 $2,860
2019 Hempstead, NY 11550 Low Rent (90%) $1,026 $1,287 $1,584 $2,043 $2,286
Average Rent $1,140 $1,430 $1,760 $2,270 $2,540
High Rent (110%) $1,254 $1,573 $1,936 $2,497 $2,794


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