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Section 8 rent — Mayagüez Municipio, PR (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Mayagüez Municipio, PR, 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 Mayagüez Municipio, PR, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $467 | $420 – $514 |
| 1 Bedroom | $489 | $440 – $538 |
| 2 Bedroom | $536 | $482 – $590 |
| 3 Bedroom | $689 | $620 – $758 |
| 4 Bedroom | $819 | $737 – $901 |
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $536/mo
- Payment standard
- $482 – $590
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Mayagüez Municipio, PR?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Mayagüez Municipio is $536. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $482 to $590 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Mayagüez Municipio?
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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