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

Bellingham, WA 98229'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 98229 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 $1,179 to a high of $1,441, with an average of $1,310.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,224, a maximum of $1,496, and an average of $1,360.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,476, peaking at a maximum of $1,804, and averaging at $1,640.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,079, a maximum of $2,541, and an average of $2,310.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,502 to a maximum of $3,058, with an average of $2,780.

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 Bellingham, WA 98229 Low Rent (90%) $1,179 $1,224 $1,476 $2,079 $2,502
Average Rent $1,310 $1,360 $1,640 $2,310 $2,780
High Rent(110%) $1,441 $1,496 $1,804 $2,541 $3,058
2024 Bellingham, WA 98229 Low Rent (90%) $1,179 $1,224 $1,476 $2,079 $2,502
Average Rent $1,310 $1,360 $1,640 $2,310 $2,780
High Rent (110%) $1,441 $1,496 $1,804 $2,541 $3,058
2023 Bellingham, WA 98229 Low Rent (90%) $963 $1,026 $1,260 $1,791 $2,142
Average Rent $1,070 $1,140 $1,400 $1,990 $2,380
High Rent(110%) $1,177 $1,254 $1,540 $2,189 $2,618
2022 Bellingham, WA 98229 Low Rent (90%) $855 $918 $1,161 $1,647 $1,989
Average Rent $950 $1,020 $1,290 $1,830 $2,210
High Rent (110%) $1,045 $1,122 $1,419 $2,013 $2,431
2021 Bellingham, WA 98229 Low Rent (90%) $837 $900 $1,152 $1,647 $1,989
Average Rent $930 $1,000 $1,280 $1,830 $2,210
High Rent(110%) $1,023 $1,100 $1,408 $2,013 $2,431
2020 Bellingham, WA 98229 Low Rent (90%) $774 $828 $1,080 $1,557 $1,899
Average Rent $860 $920 $1,200 $1,730 $2,110
High Rent (110%) $946 $1,012 $1,320 $1,903 $2,321
2019 Bellingham, WA 98229 Low Rent (90%) $693 $756 $981 $1,422 $1,719
Average Rent $770 $840 $1,090 $1,580 $1,910
High Rent(110%) $847 $924 $1,199 $1,738 $2,101


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