FY2027 Small Area FMR · Puerto Rico
ZIP 00652 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 00652 (Puerto Rico) is $690 a month, up 6.2% from FY2026. That is 23% above the Arecibo, PR area-wide FMR of $559.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 00652 sits in the Arecibo, PR area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 00652 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Arecibo, PR is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $559 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $690 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $590 | $531 – $649 | $482 | $560 |
| 1 bedroom | $600 | $540 – $660 | $484 | $560 |
| 2 bedrooms | $690 | $621 – $759 | $559 | $650 |
| 3 bedrooms | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $774 | $890 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $869 | $1,000 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $690 needs about $27,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $32,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $26,150. ZIP code 00652 lies mainly in Arecibo Municipio. See the Arecibo, PR metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 00652?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 00652 are $590 (studio), $600 (1 BR), $690 (2 BR), $960 (3 BR) and $1,070 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 00652?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 00652 that range is $621 to $759 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 00652?
The FY2026 income limits of the Arecibo, PR area apply: median family income $32,700, low-income (80%) limit $26,150 for a family of four.