How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 96717?

For ZIP 96717 in Honolulu County, HI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,790 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,510 to $3,070 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 96717?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 96717, by bedroom size: studio $1,980, 1-bedroom $2,130, 2-bedroom $2,790, 3-bedroom $3,880, 4-bedroom $4,680. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 96717?

Vouchers for Honolulu County are administered by City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Hawaii Public Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 96717 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 96717

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 96717 in Honolulu County, Hawaii: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Hawaii.

Studio

$1,980

1 BR

$2,130

2 BR

$2,790

3 BR

$3,880

4 BR

$4,680

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$2,510

FMR (100%)

$2,790

High (110%)

$3,070

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 96717 at $2,790 is $148 higher than the Honolulu County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,642. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 96717?

Source-of-income protection status for Hawaii is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Honolulu County

City and County of Honolulu
Honolulu · PHA code HI003
5,126 Section 8 units
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Honolulu · PHA code HI901
4,457 Section 8 units
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Honolulu · PHA code HI001
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 96717 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 96717?: For ZIP 96717 in Honolulu County, HI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,790 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,510 to $3,070 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 96717?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 96717, by bedroom size: studio $1,980, 1-bedroom $2,130, 2-bedroom $2,790, 3-bedroom $3,880, 4-bedroom $4,680. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 96717?: Vouchers for Honolulu County are administered by City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Hawaii Public Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 96717 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Honolulu County overview All of Hawaii

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 96717 maps to Honolulu County, HI · FIPS 15003. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.