Honolulu County, HI Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for Honolulu County (Urban Honolulu, HI MSA), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,877 | $1,689–$2,065 |
| 1 BR | $2,016 | $1,814–$2,218 |
| 2 BR | $2,642 | $2,378–$2,906 |
| 3 BR | $3,674 | $3,307–$4,041 |
| 4 BR | $4,432 | $3,989–$4,875 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Voucher range = 90–110% of FMR (your PHA sets the exact standard).
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Section 8 rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMR)
This area uses ZIP-level Small Area FMRs, so the voucher amount varies by neighborhood. Pick a ZIP:
- 96701
- 96706
- 96707
- 96709
- 96712
- 96717
- 96730
- 96731
- 96734
- 96744
- 96759
- 96762
- 96782
- 96786
- 96789
- 96791
- 96792
- 96795
- 96797
- 96801
- 96802
- 96803
- 96804
- 96805
- 96806
- 96807
- 96808
- 96809
- 96810
- 96811
- 96812
- 96813
- 96814
- 96815
- 96816
- 96817
- 96818
- 96819
- 96820
- 96821
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- 96824
- 96825
- 96826
- 96828
- 96830
- 96836
- 96837
- 96839
- 96848
- 96850
- 96853
- 96854
- 96857
- 96858
- 96859
- 96860
- 96861
- 96863
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in Honolulu County with a Housing Choice Voucher, the housing authority caps assistance at its payment standard — usually 90–110% of the Fair Market Rent above. A 2-bedroom payment standard here is roughly $2,378–$2,906/month. The tenant generally pays about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the voucher covers the rest up to the standard. The unit must also pass a housing-quality inspection and a rent-reasonableness check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fair Market Rent in Honolulu County, HI for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in Honolulu County (Urban Honolulu, HI MSA) is $1,877 for a studio, $2,016 for 1 bedroom, $2,642 for 2 bedrooms, $3,674 for 3 bedrooms, and $4,432 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in Honolulu County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in Honolulu County that range is about $2,378–$2,906 per month. Your local PHA sets the exact figure, and your share is generally about 30% of your adjusted monthly income.
- Is Fair Market Rent the same as the voucher amount?
- No. FMR is HUD's rent estimate for the area; the voucher payment standard is set by your local Public Housing Authority within 90–110% of FMR, and the rent must also pass a "rent reasonableness" review and a housing-quality inspection.