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

Middletown, DE 19709'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 19709 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 $1,287 to a high of $1,573, with an average of $1,430.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,440, a maximum of $1,760, and an average of $1,600.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,719, peaking at a maximum of $2,101, and averaging at $1,910.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,079, a maximum of $2,541, and an average of $2,310.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,394 to a maximum of $2,926, with an average of $2,660.

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 Middletown, DE 19709 Low Rent (90%) $1,287 $1,440 $1,719 $2,079 $2,394
Average Rent $1,430 $1,600 $1,910 $2,310 $2,660
High Rent(110%) $1,573 $1,760 $2,101 $2,541 $2,926
2023 Middletown, DE 19709 Low Rent (90%) $1,035 $1,170 $1,413 $1,719 $1,998
Average Rent $1,150 $1,300 $1,570 $1,910 $2,220
High Rent (110%) $1,265 $1,430 $1,727 $2,101 $2,442
2022 Middletown, DE 19709 Low Rent (90%) $900 $1,026 $1,242 $1,539 $1,755
Average Rent $1,000 $1,140 $1,380 $1,710 $1,950
High Rent(110%) $1,100 $1,254 $1,518 $1,881 $2,145
2021 Middletown, DE 19709 Low Rent (90%) $873 $1,008 $1,224 $1,521 $1,746
Average Rent $970 $1,120 $1,360 $1,690 $1,940
High Rent (110%) $1,067 $1,232 $1,496 $1,859 $2,134
2020 Middletown, DE 19709 Low Rent (90%) $864 $1,008 $1,224 $1,521 $1,755
Average Rent $960 $1,120 $1,360 $1,690 $1,950
High Rent(110%) $1,056 $1,232 $1,496 $1,859 $2,145
2019 Middletown, DE 19709 Low Rent (90%) $864 $1,017 $1,233 $1,548 $1,764
Average Rent $960 $1,130 $1,370 $1,720 $1,960
High Rent (110%) $1,056 $1,243 $1,507 $1,892 $2,156


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