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

Houston, TX 77053'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 77053 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 $1,098 to a high of $1,342, with an average of $1,220.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,161, a maximum of $1,419, and an average of $1,290.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,386, peaking at a maximum of $1,694, and averaging at $1,540.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,827, a maximum of $2,233, and an average of $2,030.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,349 to a maximum of $2,871, with an average of $2,610.

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 Houston, TX 77053 Low Rent (90%) $1,098 $1,161 $1,386 $1,827 $2,349
Average Rent $1,220 $1,290 $1,540 $2,030 $2,610
High Rent(110%) $1,342 $1,419 $1,694 $2,233 $2,871
2023 Houston, TX 77053 Low Rent (90%) $1,026 $1,089 $1,305 $1,719 $2,223
Average Rent $1,140 $1,210 $1,450 $1,910 $2,470
High Rent (110%) $1,254 $1,331 $1,595 $2,101 $2,717
2022 Houston, TX 77053 Low Rent (90%) $945 $1,017 $1,206 $1,602 $2,052
Average Rent $1,050 $1,130 $1,340 $1,780 $2,280
High Rent(110%) $1,155 $1,243 $1,474 $1,958 $2,508
2021 Houston, TX 77053 Low Rent (90%) $909 $990 $1,179 $1,584 $2,016
Average Rent $1,010 $1,100 $1,310 $1,760 $2,240
High Rent (110%) $1,111 $1,210 $1,441 $1,936 $2,464
2020 Houston, TX 77053 Low Rent (90%) $846 $936 $1,125 $1,521 $1,926
Average Rent $940 $1,040 $1,250 $1,690 $2,140
High Rent(110%) $1,034 $1,144 $1,375 $1,859 $2,354
2019 Houston, TX 77053 Low Rent (90%) $837 $936 $1,143 $1,566 $1,962
Average Rent $930 $1,040 $1,270 $1,740 $2,180
High Rent (110%) $1,023 $1,144 $1,397 $1,914 $2,398


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