Fair Market Rents: Hawaii County, HI (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hawaii County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | HI median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,592/mo | $1,877 (-15%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,603/mo | $2,000 (-20%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,076/mo | $2,624 (-21%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,622/mo | $3,398 (-23%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $3,024/mo | $4,236 (-29%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in HI. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Hawaii County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Hawaii County
We track 46 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Hilo | 18 | 1,083 |
| Kailua Kona | 9 | 666 |
| Kailua-kona | 3 | 230 |
| Kamuela | 4 | 206 |