FY2027 Small Area FMR · Kealia, HI
ZIP 96751 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 96751 (Kealia, HI) is $2,260 a month, down 10.0% from FY2026. That is 7% above the Kauai County, HI area-wide FMR of $2,105.
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 96751 sits in the Kauai County, HI area
Of the 17 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 96751 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Kauai County, HI 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 $2,105 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,260 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,710 | $1,539 – $1,881 | $1,599 | $1,900 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,720 | $1,548 – $1,892 | $1,609 | $1,910 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,034 – $2,486 | $2,105 | $2,510 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,502 – $3,058 | $2,588 | $3,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,140 | $2,826 – $3,454 | $2,952 | $3,420 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,260 needs about $90,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $120,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $108,700. ZIP code 96751 lies mainly in Kauai County. See the Kauai County, HI 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 96751?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 96751 are $1,710 (studio), $1,720 (1 BR), $2,260 (2 BR), $2,780 (3 BR) and $3,140 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 96751?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 96751 that range is $2,034 to $2,486 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 96751?
The FY2026 income limits of the Kauai County, HI area apply: median family income $120,100, low-income (80%) limit $108,700 for a family of four.