HUD Fair Market Rent · FY 2027 · Effective Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Fair Market Rent in Lewis County, Washington (FY 2027)
A two-bedroom in Lewis County carries a FY 2027 Fair Market Rent of $1,435 a month, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Everything Section 8 pays in Lewis keys off that figure.
Two-bedroom FMR
$1,435
+12.2% from FY 2026
Payment standard
$1,292–$1,579
90% to 110% of the FMR, two-bedroom
Income to afford
$57,400
a year, with rent at 30% of income
Rank in Washington
22nd of 39
by two-bedroom FMR, highest first
FY 2027 Fair Market Rents
Payment standard is the 90% to 110% band a housing authority can set. Income needed puts rent at 30% of gross income, and the hourly wage assumes a 40-hour week.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard | Income needed | Hourly wage | vs FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $999 | $899–$1,099 | $39,960 | $19.21/hr | +13.3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,097 | $987–$1,207 | $43,880 | $21.10/hr | +12.5% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,435 | $1,292–$1,579 | $57,400 | $27.60/hr | +12.2% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,870 | $1,683–$2,057 | $74,800 | $35.96/hr | +10.8% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,177 | $1,959–$2,395 | $87,080 | $41.87/hr | +18.8% |
Five to eight bedrooms (PropMetrics estimates)
HUD stops at four bedrooms. These add 15% of the four-bedroom rent per extra bedroom. It's our estimate, not a HUD number.
| Bedrooms | Estimated FMR | Payment standard |
|---|---|---|
| 5 bedroom Estimate | $2,504 | $2,254–$2,754 |
| 6 bedroom Estimate | $2,830 | $2,547–$3,113 |
| 7 bedroom Estimate | $3,157 | $2,841–$3,473 |
| 8 bedroom Estimate | $3,483 | $3,135–$3,831 |
Source: HUD Office of Policy Development and Research, FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. Rents include utilities. huduser.gov
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What a voucher pays here
The voucher doesn't pay the FMR itself. It pays the payment standard. Housing authorities set it anywhere from 90% to 110% of FMR, which puts a two-bedroom standard in Lewis somewhere between $1,292 and $1,579. The tenant pays roughly 30% of their income, the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the PHA won't approve a rent above what comparable unassisted units get.
$1,435 a month is affordable, by HUD's 30% rule, on an income of roughly $57,400 a year. Put another way, $28 an hour full time.
Worked example for a two-bedroom renting at the payment standard. The tenant pays 30% of monthly income and the voucher covers the rest.
| Monthly household income | Tenant pays (30%) | Voucher pays at 90%$1,292 | Voucher pays at 100%$1,435 | Voucher pays at 110%$1,579 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | $750 | $542 | $685 | $829 |
| $4,000 | $1,200 | $92 | $235 | $379 |
Rate history
The two-bedroom rate went up 12% from FY 2026 ($1,279) to FY 2027 ($1,435). Since FY 2020 it's up 50% in total, about 5.9% a year. The Washington median moved up 7% over the same year.
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2BR change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $624 | $730 | $958 | $1,295 | $1,537 | — |
| FY 2021 | $606 | $711 | $918 | $1,233 | $1,491 | -4.2% |
| FY 2022 | $680 | $792 | $1,023 | $1,392 | $1,623 | +11.4% |
| FY 2023 | $764 | $902 | $1,143 | $1,560 | $1,718 | +11.7% |
| FY 2024 | $843 | $964 | $1,244 | $1,706 | $1,772 | +8.8% |
| FY 2025 | $868 | $974 | $1,257 | $1,679 | $1,791 | +1.0% |
| FY 2026 | $882 | $975 | $1,279 | $1,688 | $1,832 | +1.8% |
| FY 2027In effect | $999 | $1,097 | $1,435 | $1,870 | $2,177 | +12.2% |
About this rate
Fair Market Rent is HUD's estimate of what a modest, decent unit rents for in an area, utilities included. It's set once a year and runs October to September. For FY 2027 that's October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. In Lewis, that runs from $999 for a studio up to $2,177 for four bedrooms, all five rates in the table above.
Because Lewis sits outside any HUD metro area, its rate is a county-wide figure built from local rents. One number covers every address in the county, Glenoma included.
Among Washington's 39 counties, Lewis ranks 22nd for two-bedroom FMR. That's about 2% below the state median of $1,467 and about 35% above the national median county at $1,063. About 85,154 people live here, 16th in the state.
Rates by ZIP code
Zoom in and the picture changes. HUD's Small Area FMRs put a two-bedroom at $1,160 in 98564 (Mossyrock) and $1,770 in 98531 (Centralia), with the 21 ZIP codes in between. Housing authorities in HUD-designated metros use those ZIP rates instead of the county rate. Everywhere else the ZIP numbers show where rents actually sit, and the county rate stays the official standard.
| ZIP | City | 2BR rate | vs county |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98336 | Glenoma | $1,440 | +0.3% |
| 98355 | Mineral | $1,440 | +0.3% |
| 98356 | Morton | $1,440 | +0.3% |
| 98361 | Packwood | $1,440 | +0.3% |
| 98377 | Randle | $1,440 | +0.3% |
| 98522 | Adna | $1,435County rate | — |
| 98531 | Centralia | $1,770 | +23.3% |
| 98532 | Chehalis | $1,430 | -0.3% |
| 98533 | Cinebar | $1,440 | +0.3% |
| 98538 | Curtis | $1,650 | +15.0% |
| 98539 | Doty | $1,430 | -0.3% |
| 98542 | Ethel | $1,410 | -1.7% |
| 98544 | Galvin | $1,470 | +2.4% |
| 98564 | Mossyrock | $1,160 | -19.2% |
| 98565 | Napavine | $1,640 | +14.3% |
| 98570 | Onalaska | $1,420 | -1.0% |
| 98572 | Pe Ell | $1,500 | +4.5% |
| 98582 | Salkum | $1,300 | -9.4% |
| 98585 | Silver Creek | $1,440 | +0.3% |
| 98591 | Toledo | $1,330 | -7.3% |
| 98593 | Vader | $1,470 | +2.4% |
| 98596 | Winlock | $1,530 | +6.6% |
Nearby counties
Two-bedroom FMR, with how each compares to Lewis.
Thurston County
29 mi · 299,067 people
$1,946
+36%
Cowlitz County
30 mi · 112,360 people
$1,398
-3%
Pierce County
43 mi · 930,319 people
$2,064
+44%
Wahkiakum County
44 mi · 4,658 people
$1,183
-18%
Mason County
58 mi · 67,982 people
$1,572
+10%
Pacific County
58 mi · 23,994 people
$1,282
-11%
Clark County
60 mi · 516,959 people
$1,878
+31%
Grays Harbor County
66 mi · 77,053 people
$1,345
-6%
Questions people ask
$1,435 a month for FY 2027, which runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The other rates are $999 for a studio, $1,097 for one bedroom, $1,870 for three and $2,177 for four.
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