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

Wilkes Barre, PA 18701'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 18701 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 $702, a maximum of $858, and an average of $780.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $855, peaking at a maximum of $1,045, and averaging at $950.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,107, a maximum of $1,353, and an average of $1,230.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,206 to a maximum of $1,474, with an average of $1,340.

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 Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 Low Rent (90%) $603 $702 $855 $1,107 $1,206
Average Rent $670 $780 $950 $1,230 $1,340
High Rent(110%) $737 $858 $1,045 $1,353 $1,474
2023 Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 Low Rent (90%) $558 $657 $801 $1,035 $1,125
Average Rent $620 $730 $890 $1,150 $1,250
High Rent (110%) $682 $803 $979 $1,265 $1,375
2022 Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 Low Rent (90%) $486 $567 $693 $891 $963
Average Rent $540 $630 $770 $990 $1,070
High Rent(110%) $594 $693 $847 $1,089 $1,177
2021 Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 Low Rent (90%) $477 $558 $684 $882 $945
Average Rent $530 $620 $760 $980 $1,050
High Rent (110%) $583 $682 $836 $1,078 $1,155
2020 Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 Low Rent (90%) $468 $549 $666 $864 $918
Average Rent $520 $610 $740 $960 $1,020
High Rent(110%) $572 $671 $814 $1,056 $1,122
2019 Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 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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