2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 85212

Mesa, AZ • Maricopa County • Source: SAFMR

AZ / Mesa

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 85212?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 85212 (Mesa, AZ), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,800 for a studio, $1,930 for 1 bedroom, $2,240 for 2 bedrooms, $2,950 for 3 bedrooms and $3,280 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $2,016–$2,464 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 85212, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size HUD figure (monthly)
Studio $1,800
1 Bedroom $1,930
2 Bedroom $2,240
3 Bedroom $2,950
4 Bedroom $3,280
Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Maricopa County income limits for Section 8.

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