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

Federal Way, WA 98003'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 98003 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 $1,656 to a high of $2,024, with an average of $1,840.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,701, a maximum of $2,079, and an average of $1,890.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,989, peaking at a maximum of $2,431, and averaging at $2,210.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,673, a maximum of $3,267, and an average of $2,970.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $3,123 to a maximum of $3,817, with an average of $3,470.

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 Federal Way, WA 98003 Low Rent (90%) $1,656 $1,701 $1,989 $2,673 $3,123
Average Rent $1,840 $1,890 $2,210 $2,970 $3,470
High Rent(110%) $2,024 $2,079 $2,431 $3,267 $3,817
2023 Federal Way, WA 98003 Low Rent (90%) $1,521 $1,566 $1,827 $2,457 $2,862
Average Rent $1,690 $1,740 $2,030 $2,730 $3,180
High Rent (110%) $1,859 $1,914 $2,233 $3,003 $3,498
2022 Federal Way, WA 98003 Low Rent (90%) $1,242 $1,296 $1,548 $2,187 $2,583
Average Rent $1,380 $1,440 $1,720 $2,430 $2,870
High Rent(110%) $1,518 $1,584 $1,892 $2,673 $3,157
2021 Federal Way, WA 98003 Low Rent (90%) $1,323 $1,413 $1,701 $2,430 $2,862
Average Rent $1,470 $1,570 $1,890 $2,700 $3,180
High Rent (110%) $1,617 $1,727 $2,079 $2,970 $3,498
2020 Federal Way, WA 98003 Low Rent (90%) $1,269 $1,359 $1,638 $2,331 $2,754
Average Rent $1,410 $1,510 $1,820 $2,590 $3,060
High Rent(110%) $1,551 $1,661 $2,002 $2,849 $3,366
2019 Federal Way, WA 98003 Low Rent (90%) $1,143 $1,251 $1,530 $2,205 $2,610
Average Rent $1,270 $1,390 $1,700 $2,450 $2,900
High Rent (110%) $1,397 $1,529 $1,870 $2,695 $3,190


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