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

Birmingham, AL 35226'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 35226 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 $1,179 to a high of $1,441, with an average of $1,310.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,332, a maximum of $1,628, and an average of $1,480.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,494, peaking at a maximum of $1,826, and averaging at $1,660.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,881, a maximum of $2,299, and an average of $2,090.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,106 to a maximum of $2,574, with an average of $2,340.

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 Birmingham, AL 35226 Low Rent (90%) $1,179 $1,332 $1,494 $1,881 $2,106
Average Rent $1,310 $1,480 $1,660 $2,090 $2,340
High Rent(110%) $1,441 $1,628 $1,826 $2,299 $2,574
2023 Birmingham, AL 35226 Low Rent (90%) $1,062 $1,152 $1,314 $1,683 $1,827
Average Rent $1,180 $1,280 $1,460 $1,870 $2,030
High Rent (110%) $1,298 $1,408 $1,606 $2,057 $2,233
2022 Birmingham, AL 35226 Low Rent (90%) $936 $999 $1,152 $1,494 $1,611
Average Rent $1,040 $1,110 $1,280 $1,660 $1,790
High Rent(110%) $1,144 $1,221 $1,408 $1,826 $1,969
2021 Birmingham, AL 35226 Low Rent (90%) $990 $1,053 $1,215 $1,575 $1,710
Average Rent $1,100 $1,170 $1,350 $1,750 $1,900
High Rent (110%) $1,210 $1,287 $1,485 $1,925 $2,090
2020 Birmingham, AL 35226 Low Rent (90%) $972 $1,035 $1,188 $1,557 $1,719
Average Rent $1,080 $1,150 $1,320 $1,730 $1,910
High Rent(110%) $1,188 $1,265 $1,452 $1,903 $2,101
2019 Birmingham, AL 35226 Low Rent (90%) $846 $909 $1,044 $1,377 $1,530
Average Rent $940 $1,010 $1,160 $1,530 $1,700
High Rent (110%) $1,034 $1,111 $1,276 $1,683 $1,870


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