Income, rent, and payment standards
In the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, payment standards are used to calculate the housing assistance payment (HAP) that the Public Housing Agency (PHA) pays to the owner on behalf of the family leasing the unit. Payment Standards are the maximum monthly assistance payment for a family receiving assistance in the voucher program (before deducting the total tenant payment by the family).
Income limits- Effective 06/01/2026 median income $135,800 (huduser.gov)
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% (EL) | 28,550 | 32,600 | 36,700 | 40,750 | 44,050 | 47,300 | 50,550 | 55,720 |
| 50% (VL) | 47,550 | 54,350 | 61,150 | 67,900 | 73,350 | 78,800 | 84,200 | 89,650 |
| 60% (Home) | 57,060 | 65,220 | 73,380 | 81,480 | 88,020 | 94,560 | 101,040 | 107,580 |
| 80% (L) | 74,800 | 85,450 | 96,150 | 106,800 | 115,350 | 123,900 | 132,450 | 141,000 |
Fair Market rent
| Effective date | 0 BR | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR | 6 BR |
| 10/01/2023 | 814 | 927 | 1,148 | 1,618 | 1,948 | 2,240 | 2,532 |
| 10/01/2024 | 989 | 1,101 | 1,341 | 1,879 | 2,252 | 2,590 | 2,928 |
| 10/01/2025 | 1,112 | 1,189 | 1,407 | 1,957 | 2,360 | 2,714 | 3,068 |
Payment standards
| Effective date | 0 BR | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 5 BR | 6 BR |
| 01/01/2024 | 895 | 1,015 | 1,260 | 1,775 | 2,140 | 2,460 | 2,785 |
| 02/01/2025 | 989 | 1,101 | 1,341 | 1,879 | 2,252 | 2,590 | 2,928 |
| 1/1/2026 | 1,112 | 1,189 | 1,407 | 1,957 | 2,360 | 2,714 | 3,068 |
Flat rents
| Effective date | 2 Bedroom | 3 Bedroom (Townhome or Single Family Dwelling) | 4 Bedroom (Townhome or Single Family Dwelling) |
| 01/01/2024 | $711 | $1047 (TH) | $1260 (TH) |
| $1009 (SFD) | $1231 (SFD) | ||
| 01/01/2025 | $863 | $1249 (TH) | $1497 (TH) |
| $1211 (SFD) | $1466 (SFD) | ||
| 01/01/2026 | $885 | $1281 (TH) | $1551 (TH) |
| $1243 (SFS) | $1520 (SFD) |
Public Housing: 40% of new admissions under 30% Housing Choice Voucher: 75% of new admissions under 30%
Effective 05/01/2025: Administration fee: $86.51 (Column B) Port fee: (*80% of admin fees) $69.21 (91% $62.98 to be paid)