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PAYMENT STANDARDS

In the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, Payment Standards establish the maximum subsidy the Housing Authority can provide toward a family's rent. However, they do not determine the actual rent amounts for leased units. 
 
As defined by 24 C.F.R. 982.4, the Payment Standard represents maximum monthly support amount a family in the voucher program can receive before accounting forthe family's own rent contribution. 
 
Payment Standards act as a cap on the rental subsidy provided by the Housing Authority and are integral to calculating the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) made to landlords on behalf of participating families. These standards are established to ensure families have access to diverse rental options within the community, fostering choice and flexibility. 
 
When Payment Standards are adjusted, changes are implemented thoughtfully. If a Payment Standard decreases, the reduced amount typically takes effect starting with a family’s second regular reexamination after the reduction. This approach ensures adequate notice to families and landlords, minimizing potential disruptions. 
 
Determining Housing Assistance Payments involves several factors beyond Payment Standards including tenant affordability, utility allowances, and comparisons with similar units in the area. This comprehensive approach ensures the assistance aligns with actual housing costs, providing fair and practical support to eligible families. 

PAYMENT STANDARDS EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2026

 

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1 BR

2 BR

3 BR

4 BR

5 BR

6 BR

7 BR

8 BR

9 BR

10 BR

90802

$1,980

$2,210

$2,760

$3,500

$3,900

$4,485

$5,070

$5,655

$6,240

$6,825

$7,410

90803

$2,430

$2,720

$3,390

$4,300

$4,790

$5,509

$6,227

$6,946

$7,664

$8,383

$9,101

90804

$1,800

$2,010

$2,510

$3,180

$3,540

$4,071

$4,602

$5,133

$5,664

$6,195

$6,726

90805

$1,640

$1,840

$2,290

$2,900

$3,230

$3,715

$4,199

$4,684

$5,168

$5,653

$6,137

90806

$1,580

$1,770

$2,210

$2,800

$3,120

$3,588

$4,056

$4,524

$4,992

$5,460

$5,928

90807

$1,840

$2,060

$2,570

$3,260

$3,630

$4,175

$4,719

$5,264

$5,808

$6,353

$6,897

90808

$2,180

$2,450

$3,050

$3,870

$4,310

$4,957

$5,603

$6,250

$6,896

$7,543

$8,189

90809

$1,860

$2,080

$2,600

$3,300

$3,670

$4,221

$4,771

$5,322

$5,872

$6,423

$6,973

90810

$1,510

$1,690

$2,110

$2,680

$2,980

$3,427

$3,874

$4,321

$4,768

$5,215

$5,662

90813

$1,610

$1,800

$2,250

$2,850

$3,180

$3,657

$4,134

$4,611

$5,088

$5,565

$6,042

90814

$2,010

$2,250

$2,810

$3,560

$3,970

$4,566

$5,161

$5,757

$6,352

$6,948

$7,543

90815

$2,130

$2,390

$2,980

$3,780

$4,210

$4,842

$5,473

$6,105

$6,736

$7,368

$7,999


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