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

Hickory, NC 28601'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 28601 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 $774 to a high of $946, with an average of $860.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $801, a maximum of $979, and an average of $890.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $972, peaking at a maximum of $1,188, and averaging at $1,080.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,260, a maximum of $1,540, and an average of $1,400.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,440 to a maximum of $1,760, with an average of $1,600.

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 Hickory, NC 28601 Low Rent (90%) $774 $801 $972 $1,260 $1,440
Average Rent $860 $890 $1,080 $1,400 $1,600
High Rent(110%) $946 $979 $1,188 $1,540 $1,760
2023 Hickory, NC 28601 Low Rent (90%) $621 $630 $765 $999 $1,143
Average Rent $690 $700 $850 $1,110 $1,270
High Rent (110%) $759 $770 $935 $1,221 $1,397
2022 Hickory, NC 28601 Low Rent (90%) $558 $558 $684 $891 $1,026
Average Rent $620 $620 $760 $990 $1,140
High Rent(110%) $682 $682 $836 $1,089 $1,254
2021 Hickory, NC 28601 Low Rent (90%) $531 $531 $657 $855 $972
Average Rent $590 $590 $730 $950 $1,080
High Rent (110%) $649 $649 $803 $1,045 $1,188
2020 Hickory, NC 28601 Low Rent (90%) $558 $567 $702 $909 $1,017
Average Rent $620 $630 $780 $1,010 $1,130
High Rent(110%) $682 $693 $858 $1,111 $1,243
2019 Hickory, NC 28601 Low Rent (90%) $522 $522 $648 $837 $945
Average Rent $580 $580 $720 $930 $1,050
High Rent (110%) $638 $638 $792 $1,023 $1,155


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