City Median Investment Score
48Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $1,470 – $1,560▲ | $1,360 – $1,550 | 6.0% |
| 1 BR | $1,510 – $1,600▲ | $1,530 – $1,730 | 5.6% |
| 2 BR | $1,850 – $1,960▲ | $1,870 – $2,110 | 6.0% |
| 3 BR | $2,520 – $2,660▲ | $2,540 – $2,770 | 4.7% |
| 4 BR | $3,090 – $3,270▲ | $3,130 – $3,430 | 5.6% |
| 5 BR | $3,599▲ | —Not available | 5.6% |
| 6 BR | $4,139▲ | —Not available | 5.6% |
| 7 BR | $4,760▲ | —Not available | 5.6% |
| 8 BR | $5,474▲ | —Not available | 5.6% |
Public Housing Authority
Rolodex
Market Alignment
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
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Bellingham, WA fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 5 ZIP codes in Bellingham, WA ranges from $1,850 to $1,960 a month, with a median of $1,870. That is up 4.5% from $1,790 in FY 2026. Bellingham is in the Bellingham, WA MSA. HUD also publishes the ZIP-level Small Area FMRs shown here, but unless the local housing authority has adopted them, vouchers are based on the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR of $1,872. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Washington is $1,467, so Bellingham is 27% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,460 | $1,490 | +2.1% | $1,341–$1,639 |
| 1BR | $1,490 | $1,530 | +2.7% | $1,377–$1,683 |
| 2BR | $1,790 | $1,870 | +4.5% | $1,683–$2,057 |
| 3BR | $2,490 | $2,540 | +2.0% | $2,286–$2,794 |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $3,130 | +4.3% | $2,817–$3,443 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $1,490 | $1,530 | $1,870 | $2,540 | $3,130 |
| FY 2026 | $1,460 | $1,490 | $1,790 | $2,490 | $3,000 |
| FY 2025 | $1,350 | $1,380 | $1,640 | $2,300 | $2,750 |
| FY 2024 | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,570 | $2,210 | $2,660 |
| FY 2023 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,360 | $1,930 | $2,320 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Bellingham, WA rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Bellingham, WA?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR of $1,872, which applies unless the housing authority uses Small Area FMRs, that basic range is $1,685 to $2,059 a month; under the ZIP-level Small Area FMR of $1,870 it would be $1,683 to $2,057. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Bellingham, WA in?
Bellingham, WA is in the Bellingham, WA MSA. Small Area FMRs are optional here; the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR is $1,872.
How much did fair market rent change in Bellingham, WA for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 4.5%, from $1,790 in FY 2026 to $1,870 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 37.5%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set