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

Lake Charles, LA 70602'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 70602 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 $756 to a high of $924, with an average of $840.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $756, a maximum of $924, and an average of $840.
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 $1,197, a maximum of $1,463, and an average of $1,330.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,296 to a maximum of $1,584, with an average of $1,440.

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 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Low Rent (90%) $756 $756 $972 $1,197 $1,296
Average Rent $840 $840 $1,080 $1,330 $1,440
High Rent(110%) $924 $924 $1,188 $1,463 $1,584
2023 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Low Rent (90%) $675 $684 $882 $1,107 $1,188
Average Rent $750 $760 $980 $1,230 $1,320
High Rent (110%) $825 $836 $1,078 $1,353 $1,452
2022 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Low Rent (90%) $594 $612 $792 $990 $1,116
Average Rent $660 $680 $880 $1,100 $1,240
High Rent(110%) $726 $748 $968 $1,210 $1,364
2021 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Low Rent (90%) $585 $603 $783 $981 $1,134
Average Rent $650 $670 $870 $1,090 $1,260
High Rent (110%) $715 $737 $957 $1,199 $1,386
2020 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Low Rent (90%) $558 $603 $756 $963 $1,125
Average Rent $620 $670 $840 $1,070 $1,250
High Rent(110%) $682 $737 $924 $1,177 $1,375
2019 Lake Charles, LA 70602 Low Rent (90%) $531 $594 $747 $954 $1,089
Average Rent $590 $660 $830 $1,060 $1,210
High Rent (110%) $649 $726 $913 $1,166 $1,331


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