FY2027 Small Area FMR · Puerto Rico
ZIP 00773 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 00773 (Puerto Rico) is $730 a month, up 17.7% from FY2026. That is 14% above the Fajardo, PR area-wide FMR of $639.
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 00773 sits in the Fajardo, PR area
Of the 4 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 00773 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Fajardo, 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 $639 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $730 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $570 | $513 – $627 | $495 | $500 |
| 1 bedroom | $570 | $513 – $627 | $498 | $510 |
| 2 bedrooms | $730 | $657 – $803 | $639 | $620 |
| 3 bedrooms | $890 | $801 – $979 | $782 | $760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $843 | $830 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $730 needs about $29,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $30,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $28,000. ZIP code 00773 lies mainly in Luquillo Municipio. See the Fajardo, PR metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 00773?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 00773 are $570 (studio), $570 (1 BR), $730 (2 BR), $890 (3 BR) and $960 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 00773?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 00773 that range is $657 to $803 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 00773?
The FY2026 income limits of the Fajardo, PR area apply: median family income $30,800, low-income (80%) limit $28,000 for a family of four.