FY2027 Small Area FMR · Tucson, AZ
ZIP 85705 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 85705 (Tucson, AZ) is $1,210 a month, up 0.8% from FY2026. That is 14% below the Tucson, AZ area-wide FMR of $1,405.
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 85705 sits in the Tucson, AZ area
Of the 70 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 85705 has the 66th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Tucson, AZ is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,089 and $1,331 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $756 – $924 | $978 | $830 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $1,092 | $920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,405 | $1,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 | $1,946 | $1,670 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,710 – $2,090 | $2,211 | $1,920 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,210 needs about $48,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $99,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,850. ZIP code 85705 lies mainly in Pima County. See the Tucson, AZ county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 85705?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 85705 are $840 (studio), $940 (1 BR), $1,210 (2 BR), $1,680 (3 BR) and $1,900 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 85705?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 85705 that range is $1,089 to $1,331 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 85705?
The FY2026 income limits of the Tucson, AZ area apply: median family income $99,800, low-income (80%) limit $79,850 for a family of four.