Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Mohave County, Arizona
Mohave County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,229 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,091 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $23.63 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,229
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 24% less than in Arizona
- Typical rent
- $1,091
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 29% less than in Arizona
- Wage needed
- $23.63
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $49,160 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 49%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% less than in Arizona
Only here
Renting in Mohave County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in La Paz County, the typical rent is $802: 26% less than in Mohave County ($1,091).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Mohave County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Mohave County was $1,540 a month in September 2026: 2% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $953 | $18.33 | $38,120 |
| 1 bedroom | $959 | $18.44 | $38,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,229 | $23.63 | $49,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,708 | $32.85 | $68,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,881 | $36.17 | $75,240 |
HUD area: Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 26 ZIP codes in Mohave County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,230 in 85360 to $1,730 in 86434. 26 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,229).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 85360 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
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| 86021 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,220 | $1,270 | $1,560 | $2,010 | $2,360 |
| 86401 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $990 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,760 | $1,930 |
| 86403 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,050 | $1,060 | $1,310 | $1,810 | $2,010 |
| 86404 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,310 | $1,320 | $1,640 | $2,270 | $2,520 |
| 86406 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,480 | $2,060 | $2,260 |
| 86409 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86411 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86413 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86426 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86429 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86431 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86432 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,240 | $1,260 | $1,630 | $2,140 | $2,650 |
| 86433 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86434 | Flagstaff, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86434 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86434 | Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,320 |
| 86436 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,010 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,810 | $2,030 |
| 86437 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86438 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,080 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,950 | $2,150 |
| 86440 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $1,020 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $1,950 |
| 86441 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $990 | $1,000 | $1,240 | $1,720 | $1,900 |
| 86442 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86443 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $990 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86444 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $950 | $960 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
| 86445 | Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $990 | $990 | $1,240 | $1,710 | $1,890 |
- 85360 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86021 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,560$2,010
- 86401 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,260$1,760
- 86403 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,310$1,810
- 86404 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,640$2,270
- 86406 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,480$2,060
- 86409 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86411 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86413 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86426 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86429 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86431 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86432 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,630$2,140
- 86433 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86434 · Flagstaff, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86434 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86434 · Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $1,730$2,110
- 86436 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,320$1,810
- 86437 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86438 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,400$1,950
- 86440 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,270$1,760
- 86441 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,240$1,720
- 86442 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86443 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,240$1,710
- 86444 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,230$1,710
- 86445 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $1,240$1,710
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Mohave County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Arizona, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
49%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
26,438 households rent in Mohave County
- Spend half or more of their income 22%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 51%
Compared with the state and the country
- Mohave 49%
- Arizona 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Mohave County
HUD lists 26 properties with homes for low-income households in Mohave County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 22
- HUD-assisted
- 5
1,535 homes in all; 1,352 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Canyon Walk Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2795 Desert Foothills Blvd, Bullhead City 86429 156 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 49 · In service since 1997
- Marble Canyon Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 1627 Mohave Dr, Bullhead City 86442 133 homes, 132 low-income · Studio: 133 · In service since 1997
- Havasu Hills Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 825 Cashmere Dr, Lake Havasu City 86404 100 low-income homes · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2008
- Gold Rush Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2030 Prospector Ct, Bullhead City 86442 96 low-income homes · 2 bd: 66 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1998
- Lakeview Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 3140 Kearsage Dr, Lake Havasu City 86406 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Somerset Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3150 Harrison St, Kingman 86401 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 62 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2003
- Kingman Heights Apartments-Amy Neal Retirement Center Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1020 Detroit Ave, Kingman 86401 57 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 53 · In service since 2017 · For older adults, people with disabilities · (928) 753-2425
- Harrison Haven HUD-assisted 3338 Harrison St, Kingman 86409 57 homes, 56 low-income · For older adults · (928) 757-0799
- Briarwood Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2075 Injo Dr, Lake Havasu City 86403 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Gold Rush Apts Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2030 Prospector Ct, Bullhead City 86442 52 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1998
- Glenridge Apt Tax credit (LIHTC) 3475 McCormick Blvd, Bullhead City 86429 52 homes, 51 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 1994
- Becket House HUD-assisted 865 Cashmere Dr, Lake Havasu City 86404 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (928) 855-7178
- Kingman Veteran Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 2502 Veteran Way, Kingman 86401 49 homes, 48 low-income · 2 bd: 49 · In service since 2020 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Tivoli Heights Village Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3170 Harrison St, Kingman 86401 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2009
- Aha Macav Housing I/Fort Mojave Tax credit (LIHTC) 4000 Roosevelt Dr, Mohave Valley 86440 44 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 31 · 4 bd: 9 · In service since 2008
- Tivoli Heights Village Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 3180 Harrison St, Kingman 86401 48 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2008
- Vista Loma Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2367 Merrill Ave, Bullhead City 86442 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1994
- Cimarron Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1050 E Beverly Ave, Kingman 86409 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2009
- Copper Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3050 Hualapai Mountain Rd, Kingman 86401 156 homes, 39 low-income · 2 bd: 105 · 3 bd: 53 · In service since 1992
- Katherine Heights Townhomes III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1207 N Power Line Rd, Bullhead City 86429 32 low-income homes · 3 bd: 38 · In service since 2010
- Amy Neal Retirement Center HUD-assisted 3700 Western Ave, Kingman 86409 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (928) 757-7016
- Chaparral Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 980 Kenwood Ave, Kingman 86409 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 2009
- Havasupai Apartments HUD-assisted 1643 Havasupai Dr, Bullhead City 86442 6 low-income homes · (480) 701-0100
- Katherine Heights Townhomes I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1207 N Power Line Rd, Bullhead City 86429 5 homes, 4 low-income · In service since 2007
- Katherine Heights Townhomes II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1207 N Power Line Rd, Bullhead City 86429 2 low-income homes · In service since 2008
- Katherine Heights Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 1134 N 2nd Dr, Bullhead City 86429 55 homes
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Mohave County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Mohave County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,800 | $28,000 | $44,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,000 | $51,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,950 | $63,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,150 | $69,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 7 people | $49,550 | $49,550 | $79,250 |
| 8 people | $52,750 | $52,750 | $84,350 |
Area median income: $79,900. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $858 – $1,048
- 1 bedroom $863 – $1,055
- 2 bedrooms $1,106 – $1,352
- 3 bedrooms $1,537 – $1,879
- 4 bedrooms $1,693 – $2,069
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Mohave County Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 571 vouchers (928) 753-0723 Mohave County Housing Authority: michael.smith@mohavecounty.us
Housing agencies in Arizona Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Arizona
What Arizona law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1.5 months of rent
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(A)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 14 business days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1321(D)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 5 calendar days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1368(B)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Ariz. Rev. Stat. §33-1375(B)
- Only a court order can remove youAriz. Rev. Stat. §§33-1367, 33-1364(C)
- Protection from retaliationAriz. Rev. Stat. §33-1381
- Repair and deduct from the rentAriz. Rev. Stat. §33-1363(A)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Mohave County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Mohave County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) - Kingman Branch Office
208 North 4th St., Kingman
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 4 more
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Cash to move in
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What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,229
- Security deposit
- $1,229
- Total
- $2,458
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Mohave County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $953; 1 bedroom: $959; 2 bedrooms: $1,229; 3 bedrooms: $1,708; 4 bedrooms: $1,881. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Mohave County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,229) without spending more than 30% of income takes $23.63 an hour full time, or $49,160 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Mohave County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,950 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Mohave County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,106 and $1,352 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Mohave County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,230 in 85360 to $1,730 in 86434. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Mohave County?
HUD lists 26 properties with homes for low-income households in Mohave County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Mohave County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Mohave County, 49% of renter households are in that position; in Arizona, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).