FY2027 Small Area FMR · Pahala, HI
ZIP 96777 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 96777 (Pahala, HI) is $1,990 a month, up 6.4% from FY2026. That is 4% below the Hawaii County, HI area-wide FMR of $2,081.
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 96777 sits in the Hawaii County, HI area
Of the 32 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 96777 has the 21st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Hawaii 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 $2,081 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,990 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,605 | $1,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,615 | $1,460 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 | $1,791 – $2,189 | $2,081 | $1,870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,510 | $2,259 – $2,761 | $2,620 | $2,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,502 – $3,058 | $2,910 | $2,730 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,990 needs about $79,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $98,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $96,800. ZIP code 96777 lies mainly in Hawaii County. See the Hawaii 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 96777?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 96777 are $1,530 (studio), $1,540 (1 BR), $1,990 (2 BR), $2,510 (3 BR) and $2,780 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 96777?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 96777 that range is $1,791 to $2,189 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 96777?
The FY2026 income limits of the Hawaii County, HI area apply: median family income $98,300, low-income (80%) limit $96,800 for a family of four.