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

Tacoma, WA 98409'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 98409 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 $1,197 to a high of $1,463, with an average of $1,330.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $1,341, a maximum of $1,639, and an average of $1,490.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,665, peaking at a maximum of $2,035, and averaging at $1,850.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $2,349, a maximum of $2,871, and an average of $2,610.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $2,709 to a maximum of $3,311, with an average of $3,010.

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 98409 Low Rent (90%) $1,197 $1,341 $1,665 $2,349 $2,709
Average Rent $1,330 $1,490 $1,850 $2,610 $3,010
High Rent(110%) $1,463 $1,639 $2,035 $2,871 $3,311
2023 Tacoma, WA 98409 Low Rent (90%) $999 $1,116 $1,404 $1,998 $2,340
Average Rent $1,110 $1,240 $1,560 $2,220 $2,600
High Rent (110%) $1,221 $1,364 $1,716 $2,442 $2,860
2022 Tacoma, WA 98409 Low Rent (90%) $918 $1,008 $1,287 $1,827 $2,205
Average Rent $1,020 $1,120 $1,430 $2,030 $2,450
High Rent(110%) $1,122 $1,232 $1,573 $2,233 $2,695
2021 Tacoma, WA 98409 Low Rent (90%) $909 $1,017 $1,314 $1,881 $2,277
Average Rent $1,010 $1,130 $1,460 $2,090 $2,530
High Rent (110%) $1,111 $1,243 $1,606 $2,299 $2,783
2020 Tacoma, WA 98409 Low Rent (90%) $873 $972 $1,278 $1,845 $2,241
Average Rent $970 $1,080 $1,420 $2,050 $2,490
High Rent(110%) $1,067 $1,188 $1,562 $2,255 $2,739
2019 Tacoma, WA 98409 Low Rent (90%) $792 $891 $1,161 $1,683 $2,043
Average Rent $880 $990 $1,290 $1,870 $2,270
High Rent (110%) $968 $1,089 $1,419 $2,057 $2,497


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