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

Mount Vernon, WA 98274'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 98274 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 $1,152 to a high of $1,408, with an average of $1,280.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,314, a maximum of $1,606, and an average of $1,460.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,701, peaking at a maximum of $2,079, and averaging at $1,890.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,394, a maximum of $2,926, and an average of $2,660.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,655 to a maximum of $3,245, with an average of $2,950.

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 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Low Rent (90%) $1,152 $1,314 $1,701 $2,394 $2,655
Average Rent $1,280 $1,460 $1,890 $2,660 $2,950
High Rent(110%) $1,408 $1,606 $2,079 $2,926 $3,245
2023 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Low Rent (90%) $945 $1,116 $1,413 $2,007 $2,331
Average Rent $1,050 $1,240 $1,570 $2,230 $2,590
High Rent (110%) $1,155 $1,364 $1,727 $2,453 $2,849
2022 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Low Rent (90%) $864 $1,035 $1,305 $1,854 $2,169
Average Rent $960 $1,150 $1,450 $2,060 $2,410
High Rent(110%) $1,056 $1,265 $1,595 $2,266 $2,651
2021 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Low Rent (90%) $864 $999 $1,260 $1,800 $2,151
Average Rent $960 $1,110 $1,400 $2,000 $2,390
High Rent (110%) $1,056 $1,221 $1,540 $2,200 $2,629
2020 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Low Rent (90%) $846 $972 $1,233 $1,782 $2,034
Average Rent $940 $1,080 $1,370 $1,980 $2,260
High Rent(110%) $1,034 $1,188 $1,507 $2,178 $2,486
2019 Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Low Rent (90%) $657 $756 $972 $1,386 $1,584
Average Rent $730 $840 $1,080 $1,540 $1,760
High Rent (110%) $803 $924 $1,188 $1,694 $1,936


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