Tempe, AZ Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Tempe ranges from $1,740 (ZIP 85280) to $2,320 (ZIP 85284), with a median of $1,775 across 8 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85280 | $1,400 | $1,500 | $1,740 | $2,300 | $2,550 |
| 85281 | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,810 | $2,420 | $2,680 |
| 85282 | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,810 | $2,420 | $2,680 |
| 85283 | $1,500 | $1,620 | $1,880 | $2,500 | $2,780 |
| 85284 | $1,860 | $2,000 | $2,320 | $3,060 | $3,400 |
| 85285 | $1,400 | $1,500 | $1,740 | $2,300 | $2,550 |
| 85287 | $1,400 | $1,500 | $1,740 | $2,300 | $2,550 |
| 85288 | $1,400 | $1,500 | $1,740 | $2,300 | $2,550 |
Income limits: Maricopa County
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