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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Lewiston, ID-WA (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Lewiston, ID-WA 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 | $925 | $833 – $1,018 |
| 1 bedroom | $931 | $838 – $1,024 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,098 – $1,342 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,697 | $1,527 – $1,867 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,037 | $1,833 – $2,241 |
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 $1,220 — 13% above the Idaho median of $1,079 across all 40 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Lewiston, ID-WA FMR area is a metro area covering: Nez Perce County, Asotin 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 Lewiston: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable Idaho markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $946 | $1,241 | $1,726 |
| Elmore County | $908 | $1,192 | $1,658 |
| Gem County | $908 | $1,190 | $1,601 |
| Valley County | $1,086 | $1,190 | $1,655 |
| Jerome County | $986 | $1,186 | $1,599 |
| Bonner County | $958 | $1,257 | $1,748 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Lewiston.