Section 8 Calculator

Calculate Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payments for landlords and tenants.

Rent Information

Tenant Information

Landlord Costs

Total Monthly Rent

$1,250

64% from HUD, 36% from tenant

Payment Breakdown

HUD HAP Payment$800/mo
Tenant Portion$450/mo
Total Tenant Payment (TTP)$600/mo
Max Allowable Rent$1,540/mo

Annual Income Analysis

Gross Annual Rent$15,000
Effective Gross Income$14,550
Total Expenses-$1,364
Net Operating Income$13,186

Market Comparison

Fair Market Rent (Annual)$18,000
Section 8 vs Market-16.7%

Section 8 Benefits

  • Guaranteed government portion of rent
  • Lower vacancy rates (long waitlists)
  • Longer average tenant stays
  • Annual inspections ensure property standards