City Median Investment Score
51Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $2,580 – $2,840▼ | $2,400 – $2,570 | 5.2% |
| 1 BR | $2,610 – $2,880▼ | $2,480 – $2,700 | 3.4% |
| 2 BR | $3,060 – $3,370▼ | $3,140 – $3,180 | 3.0% |
| 3 BR | $4,160 – $4,580▼ | $3,990 – $4,030 | 3.1% |
| 4 BR | $4,970 – $5,470▼ | $4,550 – $4,630 | 3.4% |
| 5 BR | $6,003▼ | —Not available | 3.4% |
| 6 BR | $6,903▼ | —Not available | 3.4% |
| 7 BR | $7,939▼ | —Not available | 3.4% |
| 8 BR | $9,130▼ | —Not available | 3.4% |
Public Housing Authority
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Market Alignment
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.
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.
FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.
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Laguna Hills, CA fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 2 ZIP codes in Laguna Hills, CA ranges from $3,060 to $3,370 a month, with a median of $3,215. That is down 5.6% from $3,405 in FY 2026. Laguna Hills is in the Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 $3,057. The median county two-bedroom FMR in California is $1,725, so Laguna Hills is 86% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,825 | $2,710 | −4.1% | $2,439–$2,981 |
| 1BR | $2,890 | $2,745 | −5.0% | $2,471–$3,020 |
| 2BR | $3,405 | $3,215 | −5.6% | $2,894–$3,537 |
| 3BR | $4,625 | $4,370 | −5.5% | $3,933–$4,807 |
| 4BR | $5,520 | $5,220 | −5.4% | $4,698–$5,742 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $2,710 | $2,745 | $3,215 | $4,370 | $5,220 |
| FY 2026 | $2,825 | $2,890 | $3,405 | $4,625 | $5,520 |
| FY 2025 | $2,480 | $2,585 | $3,060 | $4,140 | $4,950 |
| FY 2024 | $2,330 | $2,480 | $2,945 | $3,985 | $4,725 |
| FY 2023 | $2,060 | $2,245 | $2,700 | $3,665 | $4,285 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Laguna Hills, CA rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Laguna Hills, CA?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR of $3,057, which applies unless the housing authority uses Small Area FMRs, that basic range is $2,751 to $3,363 a month; under the ZIP-level Small Area FMR of $3,215 it would be $2,894 to $3,537. 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 Laguna Hills, CA in?
Laguna Hills, CA is in the Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Small Area FMRs are optional here; the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR is $3,057.
How much did fair market rent change in Laguna Hills, CA for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR fell 5.6%, from $3,405 in FY 2026 to $3,215 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 19.1%.
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