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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,457 | $1,311 – $1,603 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,583 | $1,425 – $1,741 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,839 | $1,655 – $2,023 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,452 | $2,207 – $2,697 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,448 – $2,992 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. FY2026 FMRs are effective October 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,839 — 38% above the Arizona median of $1,337 across all 14 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ FMR area is a metro area covering: Maricopa County, Pinal County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
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Comparable Arizona markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $1,727 | $1,921 | $2,343 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $1,309 | $1,637 | $2,277 |
| Gila County | $1,127 | $1,479 | $1,871 |
| Tucson | $1,081 | $1,402 | $1,950 |
| Yuma | $1,053 | $1,382 | $1,892 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $1,060 | $1,365 | $1,897 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler.