Section 8- How much rent can you collect

[Shawn Thom]

I've looked up Fair Market Rent for my zip code and its $950 (75228 zip code Dallas County). I then looked up all the utility etc that they deduct from that amount....lets say that $250.

Is $700 the most I can collect legally from section 8 & the tenant? I talked to a realtor and she said yes..but I hear others say they are getting the same amount as in the open market.

For comparison, in looking at comps, I think $900-950 is about right for this neighborhood.

Please let me know your thoughts.