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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Kennewick-Richland, WA (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Kennewick-Richland, 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 | $1,122 | $1,010 – $1,234 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,268 | $1,141 – $1,395 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,538 | $1,384 – $1,692 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,071 | $1,864 – $2,278 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,385 | $2,147 – $2,624 |
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 $1,538 — 14% above the Washington median of $1,354 across all 35 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Kennewick-Richland, WA FMR area is a metro area covering: Benton County, Franklin 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 Kennewick-Richland: Section 8 vs market rent, DSCR, or cash-on-cash return.
Comparable Washington markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | $1,193 | $1,531 | $2,088 |
| Walla Walla | $1,181 | $1,550 | $2,118 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $1,143 | $1,500 | $2,063 |
| Kittitas County | $1,108 | $1,454 | $2,022 |
| Longview-Kelso | $1,199 | $1,451 | $2,018 |
| Island County | $1,356 | $1,671 | $2,324 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Kennewick-Richland.