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

Chapel Hill, NC 27517'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 27517 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 $1,467 to a high of $1,793, with an average of $1,630.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,503, a maximum of $1,837, and an average of $1,670.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,728, peaking at a maximum of $2,112, and averaging at $1,920.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,169, a maximum of $2,651, and an average of $2,410.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,655 to a maximum of $3,245, with an average of $2,950.

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 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Low Rent (90%) $1,467 $1,503 $1,728 $2,169 $2,655
Average Rent $1,630 $1,670 $1,920 $2,410 $2,950
High Rent(110%) $1,793 $1,837 $2,112 $2,651 $3,245
2023 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Low Rent (90%) $1,188 $1,197 $1,386 $1,755 $2,142
Average Rent $1,320 $1,330 $1,540 $1,950 $2,380
High Rent (110%) $1,452 $1,463 $1,694 $2,145 $2,618
2022 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Low Rent (90%) $1,080 $1,089 $1,269 $1,638 $1,917
Average Rent $1,200 $1,210 $1,410 $1,820 $2,130
High Rent(110%) $1,320 $1,331 $1,551 $2,002 $2,343
2021 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Low Rent (90%) $1,026 $1,026 $1,197 $1,575 $1,809
Average Rent $1,140 $1,140 $1,330 $1,750 $2,010
High Rent (110%) $1,254 $1,254 $1,463 $1,925 $2,211
2020 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Low Rent (90%) $954 $963 $1,125 $1,512 $1,701
Average Rent $1,060 $1,070 $1,250 $1,680 $1,890
High Rent(110%) $1,166 $1,177 $1,375 $1,848 $2,079
2019 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 Low Rent (90%) $864 $936 $1,098 $1,494 $1,692
Average Rent $960 $1,040 $1,220 $1,660 $1,880
High Rent (110%) $1,056 $1,144 $1,342 $1,826 $2,068


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