2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 85253

Paradise Valley, AZ • Maricopa County • Source: SAFMR

AZ

Housing authority: Housing Authority of Maricopa County — see how its payment standards relate to these figures.

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 85253?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 85253 (Paradise Valley, AZ), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,770 for a studio, $1,940 for 1 bedroom, $2,250 for 2 bedrooms, $3,030 for 3 bedrooms and $3,390 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 $2,025–$2,475 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 85253, 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 $1,770
1 Bedroom $1,940
2 Bedroom $2,250
3 Bedroom $3,030
4 Bedroom $3,390
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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