Section 8 · HI
Section 8 rent — Honolulu County, HI (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 | $1,877 | $1,689 – $2,065 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,016 | $1,814 – $2,218 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,642 | $2,378 – $2,906 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,674 | $3,307 – $4,041 |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,432 | $3,989 – $4,875 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 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, 96822, 96823, 96824, 96825, 96826, 96828, 96830, 96836, 96837, 96839, 96848, 96850, 96853, 96854, 96857, 96858, 96859, 96860, 96861, 96863.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,642/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,378 – $2,906
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Honolulu County, HI?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Honolulu County is $2,642. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,378 to $2,906 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Honolulu 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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