Data Sources

All data on RentLimits.com is sourced from official U.S. government datasets. This site is not affiliated with HUD or any government agency.

HUD USER

HUD USER is the primary data source for this site. HUD USER is the official research information service of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The following datasets are used:

Fair Market Rents

Source: HUD FMR Dataset (huduser.gov)
Coverage: FY2000–FY2026
Update frequency: Annual (typically October)
FMRs represent the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers in each area. Published for 0–4 bedroom units for all US metro areas and non-metro counties.

Small Area Fair Market Rents

ZIP-code-level rent data for designated metropolitan areas. Allows PHAs to set more geographically targeted payment standards.

Income Limits

Published for all areas at 30%, 50%, 60%, and 80% of Area Median Income, for household sizes 1–8. Updated annually alongside FMR data.

PHA Contact Information

Public Housing Authority contact information, program participation status, and waitlist data from the HUD PHA directory.

Data Currency

Data reflects the most recent HUD publications available at the time of our last update. HUD publishes new fiscal year data in October of each year. Always verify current figures directly with HUD or your local housing authority before making housing decisions.

Disclaimer

This site is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with HUD. For authoritative data, visit huduser.gov.