FY2027 Small Area FMR · Puerto Rico
ZIP 00704 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 00704 (Puerto Rico) is $590 a month, up 11.3% from FY2026. That is 14% above the Guayama, PR area-wide FMR of $517.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 00704 sits in the Guayama, PR area
Of the 5 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 00704 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Guayama, 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 $517 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $590 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 00704 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $520 | $468 – $572 | $456 | $460 |
| 1 bedroom | $540 | $486 – $594 | $475 | $480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $590 | $531 – $649 | $517 | $530 |
| 3 bedrooms | $800 | $720 – $880 | $716 | $740 |
| 4 bedrooms | $850 | $765 – $935 | $772 | $790 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $590 needs about $23,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $26,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $22,300. ZIP code 00704 lies mainly in Salinas Municipio and Guayama Municipio. See the Guayama, PR metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 00704?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 00704 are $520 (studio), $540 (1 BR), $590 (2 BR), $800 (3 BR) and $850 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 00704?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 00704 that range is $531 to $649 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 00704?
The FY2026 income limits of the Guayama, PR area apply: median family income $26,300, low-income (80%) limit $22,300 for a family of four.