Section 8 · HI
Section 8 rent — Hawaii County, HI (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Hawaii County, HI, 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 Hawaii County, HI, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,592 | $1,433 – $1,751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,603 | $1,443 – $1,763 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,076 | $1,868 – $2,284 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,622 | $2,360 – $2,884 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,024 | $2,722 – $3,326 |
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,076/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,868 – $2,284
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii County, HI?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hawaii County is $2,076. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,868 to $2,284 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Hawaii 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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