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

Columbus, GA 31901'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 31901 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 $639 to a high of $781, with an average of $710.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $684, a maximum of $836, and an average of $760.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $801, peaking at a maximum of $979, and averaging at $890.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,062, a maximum of $1,298, and an average of $1,180.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,350 to a maximum of $1,650, with an average of $1,500.

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 Columbus, GA 31901 Low Rent (90%) $639 $684 $801 $1,062 $1,350
Average Rent $710 $760 $890 $1,180 $1,500
High Rent(110%) $781 $836 $979 $1,298 $1,650
2023 Columbus, GA 31901 Low Rent (90%) $558 $603 $693 $936 $1,179
Average Rent $620 $670 $770 $1,040 $1,310
High Rent (110%) $682 $737 $847 $1,144 $1,441
2022 Columbus, GA 31901 Low Rent (90%) $522 $585 $675 $909 $1,170
Average Rent $580 $650 $750 $1,010 $1,300
High Rent(110%) $638 $715 $825 $1,111 $1,430
2021 Columbus, GA 31901 Low Rent (90%) $486 $549 $648 $864 $1,125
Average Rent $540 $610 $720 $960 $1,250
High Rent (110%) $594 $671 $792 $1,056 $1,375
2020 Columbus, GA 31901 Low Rent (90%) $522 $585 $702 $954 $1,233
Average Rent $580 $650 $780 $1,060 $1,370
High Rent(110%) $638 $715 $858 $1,166 $1,507
2019 Columbus, GA 31901 Low Rent (90%) $504 $558 $675 $927 $1,179
Average Rent $560 $620 $750 $1,030 $1,310
High Rent (110%) $616 $682 $825 $1,133 $1,441


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