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

Rural Valley, PA 16249'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 16249 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 $630 to a high of $770, with an average of $700.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $711, a maximum of $869, and an average of $790.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $936, peaking at a maximum of $1,144, and averaging at $1,040.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,161, a maximum of $1,419, and an average of $1,290.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,440 to a maximum of $1,760, with an average of $1,600.

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 Rural Valley, PA 16249 Low Rent (90%) $630 $711 $936 $1,161 $1,440
Average Rent $700 $790 $1,040 $1,290 $1,600
High Rent(110%) $770 $869 $1,144 $1,419 $1,760
2023 Rural Valley, PA 16249 Low Rent (90%) $540 $621 $810 $999 $1,215
Average Rent $600 $690 $900 $1,110 $1,350
High Rent (110%) $660 $759 $990 $1,221 $1,485
2022 Rural Valley, PA 16249 Low Rent (90%) $450 $531 $684 $846 $999
Average Rent $500 $590 $760 $940 $1,110
High Rent(110%) $550 $649 $836 $1,034 $1,221
2021 Rural Valley, PA 16249 Low Rent (90%) $432 $513 $648 $819 $918
Average Rent $480 $570 $720 $910 $1,020
High Rent (110%) $528 $627 $792 $1,001 $1,122
2020 Rural Valley, PA 16249 Low Rent (90%) $423 $522 $639 $810 $882
Average Rent $470 $580 $710 $900 $980
High Rent(110%) $517 $638 $781 $990 $1,078
2019 Rural Valley, PA 16249 Low Rent (90%) $396 $504 $621 $792 $846
Average Rent $440 $560 $690 $880 $940
High Rent (110%) $484 $616 $759 $968 $1,034


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