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Section 8 rent in Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA HUD Nonmet, covering 7 ZIP codes.

$944Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,039Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
7ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$690$776$960$853
1 Bedroom$700$801$960$882
2 Bedrooms$850$944$1,110$1,039
3 Bedrooms$1,120$1,313$1,560$1,444
4 Bedrooms$1,280$1,474$1,670$1,622

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$1,888$22,656
Triplex3 × 2BR$2,832$33,984
Fourplex4 × 2BR$3,776$45,312
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,252$63,024

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Virginia multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 7 of 7 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
24448 $960 $1,110 $1,560 $1,670
24085 $850 $990 $1,390 $1,590
24422 $810 $980 $1,370 $1,590
24426 $810 $980 $1,370 $1,590
24445 $700 $850 $1,120 $1,320
24457 $740 $850 $1,190 $1,280
24474 $740 $850 $1,190 $1,280

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA HUD Nonmet is $944 per month, ranging from $850 to $1,110 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,039.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Alleghany County-Clifton Forge city-Covington city, VA, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $850 to $1,110 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Virginia?
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