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

Ferndale, WA 98248'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 98248 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 $1,089 to a high of $1,331, with an average of $1,210.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,125, a maximum of $1,375, and an average of $1,250.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,359, peaking at a maximum of $1,661, and averaging at $1,510.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,917, a maximum of $2,343, and an average of $2,130.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,304 to a maximum of $2,816, with an average of $2,560.

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 Ferndale, WA 98248 Low Rent (90%) $1,089 $1,125 $1,359 $1,917 $2,304
Average Rent $1,210 $1,250 $1,510 $2,130 $2,560
High Rent(110%) $1,331 $1,375 $1,661 $2,343 $2,816
2023 Ferndale, WA 98248 Low Rent (90%) $873 $918 $1,134 $1,611 $1,935
Average Rent $970 $1,020 $1,260 $1,790 $2,150
High Rent (110%) $1,067 $1,122 $1,386 $1,969 $2,365
2022 Ferndale, WA 98248 Low Rent (90%) $801 $855 $1,080 $1,530 $1,845
Average Rent $890 $950 $1,200 $1,700 $2,050
High Rent(110%) $979 $1,045 $1,320 $1,870 $2,255
2021 Ferndale, WA 98248 Low Rent (90%) $801 $855 $1,098 $1,575 $1,899
Average Rent $890 $950 $1,220 $1,750 $2,110
High Rent (110%) $979 $1,045 $1,342 $1,925 $2,321
2020 Ferndale, WA 98248 Low Rent (90%) $774 $828 $1,071 $1,548 $1,881
Average Rent $860 $920 $1,190 $1,720 $2,090
High Rent(110%) $946 $1,012 $1,309 $1,892 $2,299
2019 Ferndale, WA 98248 Low Rent (90%) $684 $747 $972 $1,404 $1,710
Average Rent $760 $830 $1,080 $1,560 $1,900
High Rent (110%) $836 $913 $1,188 $1,716 $2,090


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