Section 8 Rent Calculator by ZIP Code
Enter a ZIP code to see HUD's 2026–27 Fair Market Rent for studio to 4 bedrooms. Housing authorities set their voucher payment standards from these figures, normally between 90% and 110% of them, so this is the starting point for how much rent Section 8 will cover.
Figures come from HUD's FY2027 Small Area and metro Fair Market Rent files. Income limits come from HUD's FY2026 tables.
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