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

Tacoma, WA 98406'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 98406 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 $1,224 to a high of $1,496, with an average of $1,360.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,368, a maximum of $1,672, and an average of $1,520.
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 $2,772 to a maximum of $3,388, with an average of $3,080.

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 Tacoma, WA 98406 Low Rent (90%) $1,224 $1,368 $1,701 $2,394 $2,772
Average Rent $1,360 $1,520 $1,890 $2,660 $3,080
High Rent(110%) $1,496 $1,672 $2,079 $2,926 $3,388
2023 Tacoma, WA 98406 Low Rent (90%) $981 $1,098 $1,377 $1,953 $2,295
Average Rent $1,090 $1,220 $1,530 $2,170 $2,550
High Rent (110%) $1,199 $1,342 $1,683 $2,387 $2,805
2022 Tacoma, WA 98406 Low Rent (90%) $882 $972 $1,242 $1,764 $2,124
Average Rent $980 $1,080 $1,380 $1,960 $2,360
High Rent(110%) $1,078 $1,188 $1,518 $2,156 $2,596
2021 Tacoma, WA 98406 Low Rent (90%) $837 $936 $1,215 $1,737 $2,106
Average Rent $930 $1,040 $1,350 $1,930 $2,340
High Rent (110%) $1,023 $1,144 $1,485 $2,123 $2,574
2020 Tacoma, WA 98406 Low Rent (90%) $801 $900 $1,179 $1,701 $2,070
Average Rent $890 $1,000 $1,310 $1,890 $2,300
High Rent(110%) $979 $1,100 $1,441 $2,079 $2,530
2019 Tacoma, WA 98406 Low Rent (90%) $720 $801 $1,053 $1,521 $1,854
Average Rent $800 $890 $1,170 $1,690 $2,060
High Rent (110%) $880 $979 $1,287 $1,859 $2,266


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