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No, Market Rent Reports can be used for any rental property, not just those rented to Section 8 voucher holders.
Market Rent Reports are designed to meet HUD’s Rent Reasonableness guidelines and powered by our RentWatch software, which uses the same methodology Housing Authorities rely on. This makes Market Rent Reports ideal for pricing units that require a formal approval process.
However, the final rent estimates also use non-assisted local rent comps, showing what renters without housing assistance typically pay for similar units—making them useful for pricing any rental fairly and competitively.
Use Market Rent Reports when you need to know if your rent is in line with the market. They’re especially helpful when you’re:
Reports are valid for 90 days and built using RentWatch data—the same methodology Housing Authorities use—so you can be confident your evaluation reflects current, comparable market conditions.
A Free Rent Estimate gives you a ballpark idea of rent ranges in your area. A Market Rent Report is much more detailed. It’s tailored to your specific property, uses thousands of HUD-compliant data points, and mirrors the same RentWatch methodology that Housing Authorities use when evaluating rent reasonableness.
Final rent approval always comes from your local Housing Authority. However, Market Rent Reports can give you a better chance of getting your rent approved and limit the negotiation process. Market Rent Reports are powered by RentWatch—the same software many agencies use to evaluate rent reasonableness—giving you a stronger case for your asking rent and reducing the risk of denial.
At this time, you’ll need to print or download your report and submit it with your RFTA packet to support your asking rent. Soon, Market Rent Reports will be submitted directly to your local Housing Authority to further streamline the rent approval process.
Yes, you can buy additional Market Rent Reports if you need more than what’s included in your current plan. Go to our pricing page and submit an inquiry for a custom Market Rent Report plan to get the number of reports you need.
Market Rent Reports are valid for 90 days. The rental market is constantly changing and with it, what’s considered reasonable. RentWatch ensures the reports are refreshed with the latest data, so you and your Housing Authority can be confident the evaluation reflects today’s market conditions.
Each report analyzes thousands of data points through RentWatch. Your report will display up to nine similar properties with addresses and details. The exact number varies by unit type and location.
RentWatch updates comparable rental data in real time, with new pricing information added multiple times each day. This ensures your Market Rent Report reflects the most accurate and current conditions available.
Market Rent Reports are powered by RentWatch, which follows HUD’s Rent Reasonableness rules and uses millions of rental comparables. Reports factor in HUD’s nine key assessment factors: location, quality, size, unit type, age, amenities, services, maintenance, and utilities.
Selecting a Housing Authority ensures the report reflects that agency’s settings and standards, making your estimate more accurate and aligned with what the agency will review. Since Market Rent Reports use the RentWatch system, they mirror the same evaluation process Housing Authorities rely on, helping reduce surprises and streamline approvals.
