FY2027 Small Area FMR · Puerto Rico
ZIP 00979 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 00979 (Puerto Rico) is $980 a month, up 2.1% from FY2026. That is 39% above the San Juan-Guaynabo, PR area-wide FMR of $706.
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 00979 sits in the San Juan-Guaynabo, PR area
Of the 96 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 00979 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. San Juan-Guaynabo, 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 $706 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $980 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $820 | $738 – $902 | $592 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $756 – $924 | $604 | $830 |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $706 | $960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $920 | $1,260 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,395 – $1,705 | $1,117 | $1,510 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $980 needs about $39,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $41,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $33,100. ZIP code 00979 lies mainly in Carolina Municipio. See the San Juan-Guaynabo, PR metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 00979?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 00979 are $820 (studio), $840 (1 BR), $980 (2 BR), $1,280 (3 BR) and $1,550 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 00979?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 00979 that range is $882 to $1,078 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 00979?
The FY2026 income limits of the San Juan-Guaynabo, PR area apply: median family income $41,400, low-income (80%) limit $33,100 for a family of four.