2025 Section 8 Rents and Fair Market Rent (FMR) by State
Access comprehensive 2025 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rent data for all U.S. states. Our database includes HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR), payment standards, and rental rates for studio through 4-bedroom units to help landlords and real estate investors make informed decisions.
What is Section 8 Housing?
Section 8 is a federal rental assistance program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program provides Housing Choice Vouchers that guarantee monthly rent payments to landlords, with the government typically covering 70% of rent and the tenant paying 30%.
Key benefits for landlords include guaranteed rent payments, longer tenant retention (Section 8 tenants stay 6-7x longer than market-rate tenants), and access to a large pool of qualified renters.
2025 Section 8 Rent Limits by State
HUD publishes Fair Market Rents annually to establish Section 8 payment standards. These rates represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for typical rental units in each area. Use the table below to compare Section 8 rents across all states.
Click any column header to sort by rent amount. Click a state name to view detailed city and zip code level data.
State | Studio | 1 Bedroom | 2 Bedrooms | 3 Bedrooms | 4 Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama | $703 | $758 | $924 | $1,196 | $1,372 |
Alaska | $1,058 | $1,170 | $1,461 | $1,936 | $2,239 |
Arizona | $1,055 | $1,163 | $1,431 | $1,918 | $2,165 |
Arkansas | $674 | $716 | $901 | $1,184 | $1,339 |
California | $1,429 | $1,565 | $1,955 | $2,626 | $3,034 |
Colorado | $1,062 | $1,137 | $1,408 | $1,835 | $2,162 |
Connecticut | $1,208 | $1,392 | $1,732 | $2,147 | $2,551 |
Delaware | $1,192 | $1,253 | $1,564 | $2,005 | $2,314 |
Florida | $1,134 | $1,216 | $1,446 | $1,879 | $2,183 |
Georgia | $932 | $972 | $1,151 | $1,465 | $1,712 |
Hawaii | $1,630 | $1,684 | $2,201 | $2,941 | $3,417 |
Idaho | $836 | $908 | $1,127 | $1,565 | $1,872 |
Illinois | $736 | $814 | $1,015 | $1,315 | $1,484 |
Indiana | $764 | $836 | $1,042 | $1,327 | $1,510 |
Iowa | $693 | $746 | $938 | $1,215 | $1,344 |
Kansas | $674 | $735 | $928 | $1,200 | $1,358 |
Kentucky | $705 | $776 | $969 | $1,259 | $1,419 |
Louisiana | $799 | $867 | $1,054 | $1,357 | $1,577 |
Maine | $893 | $958 | $1,206 | $1,571 | $1,748 |
Maryland | $1,354 | $1,445 | $1,716 | $2,214 | $2,547 |
Massachusetts | $1,566 | $1,679 | $2,086 | $2,564 | $2,885 |
Michigan | $755 | $837 | $1,046 | $1,338 | $1,492 |
Minnesota | $775 | $862 | $1,081 | $1,432 | $1,644 |
Mississippi | $796 | $828 | $995 | $1,267 | $1,392 |
Missouri | $691 | $730 | $918 | $1,200 | $1,383 |
Montana | $814 | $889 | $1,116 | $1,488 | $1,766 |
Nebraska | $653 | $741 | $938 | $1,191 | $1,317 |
Nevada | $983 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,864 | $2,255 |
New Hampshire | $1,131 | $1,212 | $1,575 | $2,041 | $2,209 |
New Jersey | $1,466 | $1,627 | $1,973 | $2,476 | $2,797 |
New Mexico | $755 | $853 | $1,039 | $1,389 | $1,649 |
New York | $1,130 | $1,219 | $1,465 | $1,837 | $2,036 |
North Carolina | $927 | $969 | $1,158 | $1,501 | $1,781 |
North Dakota | $776 | $798 | $967 | $1,300 | $1,590 |
Ohio | $747 | $807 | $1,014 | $1,290 | $1,440 |
Oklahoma | $715 | $763 | $962 | $1,250 | $1,449 |
Oregon | $994 | $1,090 | $1,356 | $1,879 | $2,209 |
Pennsylvania | $854 | $942 | $1,158 | $1,482 | $1,658 |
Rhode Island | $1,270 | $1,344 | $1,656 | $2,023 | $2,441 |
South Carolina | $919 | $969 | $1,150 | $1,458 | $1,697 |
South Dakota | $638 | $729 | $920 | $1,215 | $1,440 |
Tennessee | $887 | $925 | $1,120 | $1,447 | $1,654 |
Texas | $857 | $905 | $1,109 | $1,447 | $1,689 |
Utah | $874 | $977 | $1,187 | $1,586 | $1,870 |
Vermont | $1,045 | $1,094 | $1,350 | $1,744 | $1,894 |
Virginia | $1,117 | $1,151 | $1,345 | $1,758 | $2,107 |
Washington | $1,060 | $1,157 | $1,441 | $1,971 | $2,302 |
West Virginia | $697 | $754 | $927 | $1,215 | $1,378 |
Wisconsin | $754 | $832 | $1,052 | $1,349 | $1,511 |
Wyoming | $764 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,352 | $1,660 |
Puerto Rico | $493 | $505 | $579 | $760 | $869 |
How to Use Section 8 Rent Data for Investment Analysis
Understanding Section 8 Fair Market Rents is essential for real estate investment decisions. Use this data to:
- Compare rental income potential across different states and markets to identify high-yield investment opportunities
- Calculate guaranteed cash flow from Section 8 voucher payments based on HUD's published FMR rates
- Evaluate property purchase prices against expected Section 8 rental income to determine ROI
- Identify undervalued markets where Section 8 rents exceed traditional market rents
Why Invest in Section 8 Rental Properties?
Section 8 properties offer unique advantages for real estate investors seeking stable, long-term rental income:
Guaranteed Government Payments
Housing authorities pay their portion of rent directly to landlords, typically within 3-5 business days of the month. This eliminates the risk of non-payment on 60-80% of the monthly rent.
Lower Vacancy Rates
Section 8 tenants have limited housing options and tend to maintain their vouchers carefully. Average tenancy duration is 5-7 years compared to 1-2 years for market-rate rentals, significantly reducing turnover costs.
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