Hawaii fair market rents FY 2027
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2026, put a two-bedroom home in Hawaii at $2,081 to $2,656 a month depending on the county; the median Hawaii county is $2,326, against $2,492 in FY 2026 (-6.7%). The highest are Maui County ($2,656), Honolulu County ($2,542) and Kalawao County ($2,326).
Fair market rent for every Hawaii county
| County | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2 BR FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | $1,605 | $1,615 | $2,081 | $2,620 | $2,910 | $2,076 |
| Honolulu County | $1,836 | $1,951 | $2,542 | $3,520 | $4,249 | $2,642 |
| Kalawao County | $1,621 | $1,778 | $2,326 | $2,932 | $3,630 | $2,492 |
| Kauai County | $1,599 | $1,609 | $2,105 | $2,588 | $2,952 | $2,332 |
| Maui County | $1,850 | $2,030 | $2,656 | $3,351 | $4,143 | $2,624 |
FY 2027 monthly Fair Market Rents (rent plus tenant-paid utilities except telephone).
More for Hawaii
- Fair market rent by ZIP codeHUD Small Area FMRs for any metropolitan ZIP code, with the payment standard range.
- Hawaii loan limitsFHA, VA and conforming loan limits for every Hawaii county.
- Hawaii property tax ratesEffective property tax rate for every Hawaii county.
- Fair market rents by stateEvery state's median and range, and how HUD sets FMRs.
For the title side (owner of record, deeds, mortgages, liens), see the counties HeritageDeed covers; a title report is $49 per report.
Questions about Hawaii fair market rents
What is the fair market rent in Hawaii for FY 2027?
It depends on the county: for two bedrooms, from $2,081 to $2,656 a month, with a county median of $2,326. The table on this page lists every county from studio to four bedrooms; FY 2027 runs October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
What is the HUD fair market rent for a 2 bedroom in Hawaii?
$2,326 in the median county, $2,081 in the lowest and $2,656 in the highest (Maui County). Metropolitan counties share their area's FMR; non-metropolitan counties each have their own.
How much did Hawaii fair market rents change from FY 2026?
The median county's two-bedroom FMR moved from $2,492 in FY 2026 to $2,326 in FY 2027 (-6.7%). HUD's rule generally keeps an area's FMR at no less than 90 percent of the previous year's (24 CFR 888.113(b)).
What are Section 8 payment standards in Hawaii?
Each housing agency sets its own, normally between 90 and 110 percent of the FMR for the unit size (the basic range in 24 CFR 982.503); in HUD's designated Small Area FMR metros, from the ZIP code's Small Area FMR. County pages show the basic range; the agency's published schedule is the final word.
Fair market rents in nearby states
Legal references
- 24 CFR 888.113, Fair market rents for existing housing: methodology
- 24 CFR 982.503, Voucher tenancy: payment standard amount and schedule