Federal Register #2026-17891

HUD Notice: Fair Market Rents for Housing Choice Voucher and Related Programs, Fiscal Year 2027

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research has released a notice outlining the methodology and procedures for calculating Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for Fiscal Year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Office of Policy Development and Research - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a programmatic notice, not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested. - The notice pertains to FMRs used as payment standards for assisted families in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and other HUD programs. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public housing agencies (PHAs) may request reevaluations of their FMRs. - Procedures for submitting comments and survey data are provided. - Emphasis on the use of recent data and statistical validity for survey submissions. - FMRs impact payment standards for several HUD programs, including Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solution Grants, and Continuum of Care.

Description

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is required to publish Fair Market Rents (FMRs) at least annually, effective October 1 each year. This notice details the methods used to calculate the FY 2027 FMRs and outlines procedures for public housing agencies (PHAs) to request reevaluations of their FMRs as mandated by the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA). The FMRs serve as the basis for determining payment standards for assisted families under the Housing Choice Voucher Program and are used in various HUD programs including Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solution Grants, and Continuum of Care programs. The notice invites public comments and reevaluation requests by October 1, 2026.

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