Section 8 · AZ
Section 8 rent — Pima County, AZ (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Pima 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 Pima 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 | $967 | $870 – $1,064 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,081 | $973 – $1,189 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,402 | $1,262 – $1,542 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,950 | $1,755 – $2,145 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,245 | $2,021 – $2,470 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 85321, 85341, 85601, 85614, 85619, 85622, 85629, 85633, 85634, 85639, 85641, 85645, 85652, 85653, 85654, 85658, 85701, 85702, 85703, 85704, 85705, 85706, 85707, 85708, 85709, 85710, 85711, 85712, 85713, 85714, 85715, 85716, 85717, 85718, 85719, 85721, 85723, 85724, 85725, 85726, 85728, 85730, 85731, 85732, 85733, 85734, 85735, 85736, 85737, 85738, 85740, 85741, 85742, 85743, 85745, 85746, 85747, 85748, 85749, 85750, 85751, 85752, 85754, 85755, 85756, 85757.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,402/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,262 – $1,542
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Pima County, AZ?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Pima County is $1,402. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,262 to $1,542 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Pima 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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