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Section 8 HAP & Rent Calculator

Calculate your Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), tenant portion, and property ROI for Section 8 rental investments. Based on HUD Fair Market Rent data.

Property & HUD Inputs

$/month — from HUD.gov
% of FMR (90–110%)
Gross annual income
% of income (HUD max 40%)

Operating Expenses

Principal + Interest only
Annual ÷ 12
Annual ÷ 12
$/month (0 if self-manage)
$/month (5–10% of rent)
$/month (1 mo/yr ÷ 12)
$/month

💰 Section 8 Income Breakdown

Payment Standard (rent ceiling)
FMR × Payment Standard %
$1,400
HAP — PHA Pays You
Largest component of Section 8 income
$1,120
Tenant Portion — Tenant Pays
30% of income (tenant's share)
$280
Total Gross Rent
$1,400

📊 Operating Results

Monthly Operating Expenses
$1,200
Net Operating Income (NOI)
Gross Rent − Operating Expenses
$200
Monthly Cash Flow
NOI − Mortgage P&I
$200

📈 Key Metrics

Cap Rate
Cash on Cash
DSCR
💡 BRRRR Tip: Use the HAP Calculator to stress-test deals at 90% of FMR (worst case). If cash flow still works at 90%, the deal is solid even if PHA sets payment standard at minimum.
Estimates only. Actual HAP set by your local PHA. Verify all inputs before making investment decisions.
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