Department of Housing and Urban Development
Fair Market Rents: Increased Fair Market Rents and Higher Payment Standards for Certain Areas Gao ID: OGC-01-5 October 16, 2000The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) promulgated a major rule on fair market rents. The interim rule implements HUD's fair market rent policy, which provides relief to areas where additional housing assistance is needed to help families find affordable housing. HUD complied with applicable requirements in promulgating the rule.