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

Cumberland, MD 21502'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 21502 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 $585 to a high of $715, with an average of $650.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $693, a maximum of $847, and an average of $770.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $864, peaking at a maximum of $1,056, and averaging at $960.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,116, a maximum of $1,364, and an average of $1,240.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,368 to a maximum of $1,672, with an average of $1,520.

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 Cumberland, MD 21502 Low Rent (90%) $585 $693 $864 $1,116 $1,368
Average Rent $650 $770 $960 $1,240 $1,520
High Rent(110%) $715 $847 $1,056 $1,364 $1,672
2023 Cumberland, MD 21502 Low Rent (90%) $513 $612 $765 $981 $1,242
Average Rent $570 $680 $850 $1,090 $1,380
High Rent (110%) $627 $748 $935 $1,199 $1,518
2022 Cumberland, MD 21502 Low Rent (90%) $459 $558 $693 $900 $1,152
Average Rent $510 $620 $770 $1,000 $1,280
High Rent(110%) $561 $682 $847 $1,100 $1,408
2021 Cumberland, MD 21502 Low Rent (90%) $450 $531 $657 $873 $1,107
Average Rent $500 $590 $730 $970 $1,230
High Rent (110%) $550 $649 $803 $1,067 $1,353
2020 Cumberland, MD 21502 Low Rent (90%) $468 $531 $639 $873 $1,080
Average Rent $520 $590 $710 $970 $1,200
High Rent(110%) $572 $649 $781 $1,067 $1,320
2019 Cumberland, MD 21502 Low Rent (90%) $486 $567 $666 $900 $1,125
Average Rent $540 $630 $740 $1,000 $1,250
High Rent (110%) $594 $693 $814 $1,100 $1,375


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