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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 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 | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,493 | $1,344 – $1,642 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,734 | $1,561 – $1,907 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,287 | $2,058 – $2,516 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,537 | $2,283 – $2,791 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. FY2027 FMRs are effective October 1, 2026. FY2027 FMRs take effect October 1, 2026; until that date, the prior FY2026 schedule remains in effect. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,734 — 40% above the Arizona median of $1,237 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 | $1,555 | $1,729 | $2,109 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $1,242 | $1,550 | $2,146 |
| Tucson | $1,092 | $1,405 | $1,946 |
| Gila County | $1,055 | $1,380 | $1,684 |
| Navajo County | $966 | $1,264 | $1,567 |
| Yuma | $948 | $1,244 | $1,703 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler.