How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 96857?

For ZIP 96857 in Honolulu County, HI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,675 to $3,265 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 96857?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 96857, by bedroom size: studio $2,110, 1-bedroom $2,270, 2-bedroom $2,970, 3-bedroom $4,130, 4-bedroom $4,980. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 96857?

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 96857 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 96857

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 96857 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

$2,110

1 BR

$2,270

2 BR

$2,970

3 BR

$4,130

4 BR

$4,980

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%)

$2,675

FMR (100%)

$2,970

High (110%)

$3,265

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 96857 at $2,970 is $328 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 96857?

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 96857 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 96857?: For ZIP 96857 in Honolulu County, HI, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,970 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,675 to $3,265 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 96857?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 96857, by bedroom size: studio $2,110, 1-bedroom $2,270, 2-bedroom $2,970, 3-bedroom $4,130, 4-bedroom $4,980. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 96857?: 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 96857 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 96857 maps to Honolulu County, HI · FIPS 15003. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.