VI Fair Market Rents

HUD FMR areas, Section 8 income limits, and housing authorities in VI.

Median 2BR FMR
$1,467
across 3 VI areas (FY2026)
Range
$1,249–$1,969
low to high 2BR FMR statewide
PHAs
2
4,355 units managed

Most expensive metros in VI (2BR FMR)

Least expensive areas in VI (2BR FMR)

FMR Areas in VI (FY2026)

Area Name Type Studio 1BR 2BR 3BR 4BR
St. Croix Island, VI Non-Metro $1,002 $1,023 $1,249 $1,504 $1,656
St. John Island, VI Non-Metro $1,563 $1,578 $1,969 $2,362 $2,607
St. Thomas Island, VI Non-Metro $1,024 $1,189 $1,467 $1,759 $1,942

Public Housing Authorities in VI

Virgin Islands Housing Authority
St Thomas · 2,211 units
Virgin Islands Housing Authority
St Thomas · 2,144 units

Section 8 in VI

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across VI. Each PHA sets its payment standard — the maximum subsidy amount — as a percentage of the local FMR, typically between 90% and 110%. Income eligibility is determined separately using HUD's income limits, which define the 30%, 50%, and 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds for each household size.