Section 8 · AZ
Section 8 rent — Maricopa County, AZ (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Maricopa County, AZ, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Maricopa County, AZ, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,457 | $1,311 – $1,603 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,583 | $1,425 – $1,741 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,839 | $1,655 – $2,023 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,452 | $2,207 – $2,697 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,720 | $2,448 – $2,992 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 85001, 85002, 85003, 85004, 85005, 85006, 85007, 85008, 85009, 85010, 85011, 85012, 85013, 85014, 85015, 85016, 85017, 85018, 85019, 85020, 85021, 85022, 85023, 85024, 85026, 85027, 85028, 85029, 85030, 85031, 85032, 85033, 85034, 85035, 85036, 85037, 85040, 85041, 85042, 85043, 85044, 85045, 85046, 85048, 85050, 85051, 85053, 85054, 85060, 85061, 85063, 85064, 85066, 85067, 85068, 85069, 85070, 85071, 85074, 85076, 85078, 85079, 85080, 85082, 85083, 85085, 85086, 85087, 85121, 85127, 85142, 85147, 85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85210, 85211, 85212, 85213, 85214, 85215, 85216, 85224, 85225, 85226, 85233, 85234, 85236, 85244, 85246, 85248, 85249, 85250, 85251, 85252, 85253, 85254, 85255, 85256, 85257, 85258, 85259, 85260, 85261, 85262, 85263, 85264, 85266, 85267, 85268, 85269, 85271, 85274, 85275, 85277, 85280, 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85285, 85286, 85287, 85288, 85295, 85296, 85297, 85298, 85299, 85301, 85302, 85303, 85304, 85305, 85306, 85307, 85308, 85309, 85310, 85311, 85312, 85318, 85320, 85322, 85323, 85326, 85327, 85329, 85331, 85335, 85337, 85338, 85339, 85340, 85342, 85343, 85345, 85351, 85353, 85354, 85355, 85361, 85363, 85372, 85373, 85374, 85375, 85376, 85377, 85378, 85379, 85380, 85381, 85382, 85383, 85385, 85387, 85388, 85392, 85395, 85396.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,839/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,655 – $2,023
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County, AZ?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Maricopa County is $1,839. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,655 to $2,023 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Maricopa County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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