About RentLimits.com
RentLimits.com is a free reference tool for looking up HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development) housing data across the United States. We make it easy to find:
- Fair Market Rents (FMRs) — the HUD-set rent benchmarks used for Section 8 vouchers, by metro area and bedroom size
- Income Limits — the 30%, 50%, 60%, and 80% AMI thresholds that determine eligibility for affordable housing programs
- LIHTC Maximum Rents — the maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units
- HOME Program Rents — rent limits for HOME-funded affordable housing
- PHA Directory — Public Housing Authority contact information, Section 8 program participation, and waitlist status
- Historical FMR data — trend data to FY2000 to track how rents have changed over time
Who uses this site?
RentLimits.com is useful for:
- Tenants researching Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher eligibility
- Landlords checking payment standards before listing units for voucher holders
- Housing advocates and nonprofit organizations supporting clients with housing assistance
- Real estate investors and developers assessing affordable housing program requirements
- Researchers and policymakers tracking affordable housing trends
Data accuracy
All data is sourced directly from HUD USER, the official data portal of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. FMR and income limit data is updated annually, typically in October when HUD publishes new fiscal year data. This site is not affiliated with HUD.