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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Lewiston, ID-WA (FY2027)
HUD's official FY2027 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 | FY2027 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $938 | $844 – $1,032 |
| 1 bedroom | $943 | $849 – $1,037 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,234 | $1,111 – $1,357 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,709 | $1,538 – $1,880 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,028 | $1,825 – $2,231 |
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 $1,234 — 11% above the Idaho median of $1,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley County | $1,147 | $1,249 | $1,729 |
| Pocatello | $956 | $1,251 | $1,732 |
| Logan | $967 | $1,265 | $1,752 |
| Shoshone County | $919 | $1,202 | $1,479 |
| Idaho Falls | $1,064 | $1,274 | $1,764 |
| Elmore County | $982 | $1,285 | $1,779 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Lewiston.