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

Somerset, PA 15501'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 15501 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 $603 to a high of $737, with an average of $670.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $630, a maximum of $770, and an average of $700.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $765, peaking at a maximum of $935, and averaging at $850.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $963, a maximum of $1,177, and an average of $1,070.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,053 to a maximum of $1,287, with an average of $1,170.

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 Somerset, PA 15501 Low Rent (90%) $603 $630 $765 $963 $1,053
Average Rent $670 $700 $850 $1,070 $1,170
High Rent(110%) $737 $770 $935 $1,177 $1,287
2023 Somerset, PA 15501 Low Rent (90%) $585 $612 $738 $936 $1,026
Average Rent $650 $680 $820 $1,040 $1,140
High Rent (110%) $715 $748 $902 $1,144 $1,254
2022 Somerset, PA 15501 Low Rent (90%) $531 $558 $684 $873 $954
Average Rent $590 $620 $760 $970 $1,060
High Rent(110%) $649 $682 $836 $1,067 $1,166
2021 Somerset, PA 15501 Low Rent (90%) $495 $531 $648 $846 $927
Average Rent $550 $590 $720 $940 $1,030
High Rent (110%) $605 $649 $792 $1,034 $1,133
2020 Somerset, PA 15501 Low Rent (90%) $477 $522 $639 $828 $909
Average Rent $530 $580 $710 $920 $1,010
High Rent(110%) $583 $638 $781 $1,012 $1,111
2019 Somerset, PA 15501 Low Rent (90%) $459 $513 $630 $801 $882
Average Rent $510 $570 $700 $890 $980
High Rent (110%) $561 $627 $770 $979 $1,078


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