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

Norristown, PA 19401'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 19401 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 $1,206 to a high of $1,474, with an average of $1,340.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,350, a maximum of $1,650, and an average of $1,500.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,611, peaking at a maximum of $1,969, and averaging at $1,790.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,944, a maximum of $2,376, and an average of $2,160.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,250 to a maximum of $2,750, with an average of $2,500.

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 Norristown, PA 19401 Low Rent (90%) $1,206 $1,350 $1,611 $1,944 $2,250
Average Rent $1,340 $1,500 $1,790 $2,160 $2,500
High Rent(110%) $1,474 $1,650 $1,969 $2,376 $2,750
2023 Norristown, PA 19401 Low Rent (90%) $1,017 $1,143 $1,377 $1,674 $1,944
Average Rent $1,130 $1,270 $1,530 $1,860 $2,160
High Rent (110%) $1,243 $1,397 $1,683 $2,046 $2,376
2022 Norristown, PA 19401 Low Rent (90%) $873 $999 $1,206 $1,494 $1,710
Average Rent $970 $1,110 $1,340 $1,660 $1,900
High Rent(110%) $1,067 $1,221 $1,474 $1,826 $2,090
2021 Norristown, PA 19401 Low Rent (90%) $846 $972 $1,179 $1,467 $1,683
Average Rent $940 $1,080 $1,310 $1,630 $1,870
High Rent (110%) $1,034 $1,188 $1,441 $1,793 $2,057
2020 Norristown, PA 19401 Low Rent (90%) $810 $945 $1,143 $1,422 $1,638
Average Rent $900 $1,050 $1,270 $1,580 $1,820
High Rent(110%) $990 $1,155 $1,397 $1,738 $2,002
2019 Norristown, PA 19401 Low Rent (90%) $783 $927 $1,125 $1,413 $1,611
Average Rent $870 $1,030 $1,250 $1,570 $1,790
High Rent (110%) $957 $1,133 $1,375 $1,727 $1,969


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