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

Mercer Island, WA 98040'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 98040 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 $2,556 to a high of $3,124, with an average of $2,840.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $2,628, a maximum of $3,212, and an average of $2,920.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $3,060, peaking at a maximum of $3,740, and averaging at $3,400.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $4,059, a maximum of $4,961, and an average of $4,510.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $4,725 to a maximum of $5,775, with an average of $5,250.

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 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Low Rent (90%) $2,556 $2,628 $3,060 $4,059 $4,725
Average Rent $2,840 $2,920 $3,400 $4,510 $5,250
High Rent(110%) $3,124 $3,212 $3,740 $4,961 $5,775
2023 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Low Rent (90%) $2,394 $2,466 $2,880 $3,870 $4,509
Average Rent $2,660 $2,740 $3,200 $4,300 $5,010
High Rent (110%) $2,926 $3,014 $3,520 $4,730 $5,511
2022 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Low Rent (90%) $1,980 $2,061 $2,421 $3,312 $3,888
Average Rent $2,200 $2,290 $2,690 $3,680 $4,320
High Rent(110%) $2,420 $2,519 $2,959 $4,048 $4,752
2021 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Low Rent (90%) $1,818 $1,944 $2,349 $3,339 $3,933
Average Rent $2,020 $2,160 $2,610 $3,710 $4,370
High Rent (110%) $2,222 $2,376 $2,871 $4,081 $4,807
2020 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Low Rent (90%) $2,016 $2,160 $2,601 $3,708 $4,365
Average Rent $2,240 $2,400 $2,890 $4,120 $4,850
High Rent(110%) $2,464 $2,640 $3,179 $4,532 $5,335
2019 Mercer Island, WA 98040 Low Rent (90%) $1,755 $1,935 $2,358 $3,393 $4,005
Average Rent $1,950 $2,150 $2,620 $3,770 $4,450
High Rent (110%) $2,145 $2,365 $2,882 $4,147 $4,895


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