2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 96720

Hilo, HI • Hawaii County • Source: SAFMR

HI / Hilo

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 96720?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 96720 (Hilo, HI), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,490 for a studio, $1,500 for 1 bedroom, $1,930 for 2 bedrooms, $2,430 for 3 bedrooms and $2,730 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 $1,737–$2,123 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 96720, 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 $1,490
1 Bedroom $1,500
2 Bedroom $1,930
3 Bedroom $2,430
4 Bedroom $2,730
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 Hawaii County income limits for Section 8.

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