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

Mcallen, TX 78501'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 78501 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 $729 to a high of $891, with an average of $810.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $738, a maximum of $902, and an average of $820.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $918, peaking at a maximum of $1,122, and averaging at $1,020.
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 $1,323 to a maximum of $1,617, with an average of $1,470.

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 Mcallen, TX 78501 Low Rent (90%) $729 $738 $918 $1,197 $1,323
Average Rent $810 $820 $1,020 $1,330 $1,470
High Rent(110%) $891 $902 $1,122 $1,463 $1,617
2023 Mcallen, TX 78501 Low Rent (90%) $639 $639 $810 $1,053 $1,161
Average Rent $710 $710 $900 $1,170 $1,290
High Rent (110%) $781 $781 $990 $1,287 $1,419
2022 Mcallen, TX 78501 Low Rent (90%) $576 $585 $747 $972 $1,071
Average Rent $640 $650 $830 $1,080 $1,190
High Rent(110%) $704 $715 $913 $1,188 $1,309
2021 Mcallen, TX 78501 Low Rent (90%) $522 $522 $675 $873 $981
Average Rent $580 $580 $750 $970 $1,090
High Rent (110%) $638 $638 $825 $1,067 $1,199
2020 Mcallen, TX 78501 Low Rent (90%) $522 $522 $675 $864 $972
Average Rent $580 $580 $750 $960 $1,080
High Rent(110%) $638 $638 $825 $1,056 $1,188
2019 Mcallen, TX 78501 Low Rent (90%) $531 $540 $693 $882 $1,008
Average Rent $590 $600 $770 $980 $1,120
High Rent (110%) $649 $660 $847 $1,078 $1,232


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