Section 8 Property Budget Calculator

Enter a ZIP code, unit size, and your target cap rate. The calculator looks up the local Fair Market Rent, subtracts your expense assumptions, and works backward to the maximum purchase price that hits your return. It also shows the HUD minimum property specs and links to pre-filtered property searches so you can go from budget to listings in one step.

Already have a specific property in mind? Run the full numbers — including mortgage payment and cash-on-cash return — in the Cap-Rate & Cash-Flow Calculator. New to Section 8 inspections? Read the HQS / UPCS-V inspection guide.