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

Sweet Valley, PA 18656'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 18656 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 $612 to a high of $748, with an average of $680.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $720, a maximum of $880, and an average of $800.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $873, peaking at a maximum of $1,067, and averaging at $970.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,125, a maximum of $1,375, and an average of $1,250.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,233 to a maximum of $1,507, with an average of $1,370.

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 Sweet Valley, PA 18656 Low Rent (90%) $612 $720 $873 $1,125 $1,233
Average Rent $680 $800 $970 $1,250 $1,370
High Rent(110%) $748 $880 $1,067 $1,375 $1,507
2023 Sweet Valley, PA 18656 Low Rent (90%) $594 $693 $846 $1,098 $1,188
Average Rent $660 $770 $940 $1,220 $1,320
High Rent (110%) $726 $847 $1,034 $1,342 $1,452
2022 Sweet Valley, PA 18656 Low Rent (90%) $522 $612 $747 $963 $1,035
Average Rent $580 $680 $830 $1,070 $1,150
High Rent(110%) $638 $748 $913 $1,177 $1,265
2021 Sweet Valley, PA 18656 Low Rent (90%) $513 $594 $729 $936 $1,008
Average Rent $570 $660 $810 $1,040 $1,120
High Rent (110%) $627 $726 $891 $1,144 $1,232
2020 Sweet Valley, PA 18656 Low Rent (90%) $495 $576 $702 $909 $972
Average Rent $550 $640 $780 $1,010 $1,080
High Rent(110%) $605 $704 $858 $1,111 $1,188
2019 Sweet Valley, PA 18656 Low Rent (90%) $477 $558 $684 $882 $990
Average Rent $530 $620 $760 $980 $1,100
High Rent (110%) $583 $682 $836 $1,078 $1,210


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