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50th percentile rent
The higher standard HUD applies in selected areas to widen where vouchers can be used.
In certain metropolitan areas HUD sets FMRs at the 50th percentile rather than the 40th, a tool intended to help voucher holders reach a wider range of neighbourhoods rather than concentrating in the cheapest ones.
Because the standard differs by area, a cross-area FMR comparison can be comparing a 40th-percentile figure to a 50th-percentile one. Any ranking of areas by FMR should confirm which standard each uses before treating the gap as a difference in market rents.
Also known as: 50th percentile FMR.
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50th percentile rent — FAQ
What is 50th percentile rent in HUD rent data?+
The higher standard HUD applies in selected areas to widen where vouchers can be used. In certain metropolitan areas HUD sets FMRs at the 50th percentile rather than the 40th, a tool intended to help voucher holders reach a wider range of neighbourhoods rather than concentrating in the cheapest ones.
Why does 50th percentile rent matter?+
Because the standard differs by area, a cross-area FMR comparison can be comparing a 40th-percentile figure to a 50th-percentile one. Any ranking of areas by FMR should confirm which standard each uses before treating the gap as a difference in market rents.
Where does this HUD rent data come from?+
Fair Market Rents are published annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for each fiscal year. pumsdata is independent and not affiliated with HUD; nothing here is a determination of any household's benefit.