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

Essex, CT 6426'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 6426 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 $1,071 to a high of $1,309, with an average of $1,190.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,215, a maximum of $1,485, and an average of $1,350.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,548, peaking at a maximum of $1,892, and averaging at $1,720.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,088, a maximum of $2,552, and an average of $2,320.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,628 to a maximum of $3,212, with an average of $2,920.

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 Essex, CT 6426 Low Rent (90%) $1,071 $1,215 $1,548 $2,088 $2,628
Average Rent $1,190 $1,350 $1,720 $2,320 $2,920
High Rent(110%) $1,309 $1,485 $1,892 $2,552 $3,212
2023 Essex, CT 6426 Low Rent (90%) $954 $1,116 $1,431 $1,989 $2,439
Average Rent $1,060 $1,240 $1,590 $2,210 $2,710
High Rent (110%) $1,166 $1,364 $1,749 $2,431 $2,981
2022 Essex, CT 6426 Low Rent (90%) $909 $1,062 $1,368 $1,899 $2,331
Average Rent $1,010 $1,180 $1,520 $2,110 $2,590
High Rent(110%) $1,111 $1,298 $1,672 $2,321 $2,849
2021 Essex, CT 6426 Low Rent (90%) $927 $1,080 $1,404 $1,962 $2,412
Average Rent $1,030 $1,200 $1,560 $2,180 $2,680
High Rent (110%) $1,133 $1,320 $1,716 $2,398 $2,948
2020 Essex, CT 6426 Low Rent (90%) $927 $1,080 $1,422 $2,052 $2,493
Average Rent $1,030 $1,200 $1,580 $2,280 $2,770
High Rent(110%) $1,133 $1,320 $1,738 $2,508 $3,047
2019 Essex, CT 6426 Low Rent (90%) $900 $1,062 $1,404 $2,034 $2,466
Average Rent $1,000 $1,180 $1,560 $2,260 $2,740
High Rent (110%) $1,100 $1,298 $1,716 $2,486 $3,014


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