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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Prescott Valley-Prescott, 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 | $1,129 | $1,016 – $1,242 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,309 | $1,178 – $1,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,637 | $1,473 – $1,801 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,277 | $2,049 – $2,505 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,497 | $2,247 – $2,747 |
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 $1,637 — 22% above the Arizona median of $1,337 across all 14 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ FMR area is a metro area covering: Yavapai 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.
Run the numbers for a deal in Prescott Valley-Prescott: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable Arizona markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gila County | $1,127 | $1,479 | $1,871 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $1,583 | $1,839 | $2,452 |
| Tucson | $1,081 | $1,402 | $1,950 |
| Yuma | $1,053 | $1,382 | $1,892 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $1,060 | $1,365 | $1,897 |
| Flagstaff | $1,727 | $1,921 | $2,343 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Prescott Valley-Prescott.