Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

Buyer is seeking a qualified firm to conduct a comprehensive Fair Market Rent (FMR) and Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) study. The study will involve collecting and analyzing rental market data to support buyer's request for a reevaluation of SAFMR/FMR for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The contractor will need to survey a representative sample of rental units, ensure data is recent, and prepare a detailed report according to HUD guidelines.

• 4/7/2025 - Issue Date
• 4/16/2025 - Last Date for Written Questions
• 5/7/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in rental market analysis
• Qualified to conduct surveys using HUD-approved methodologies
• Experience with statistical reliability standards and sample sizing
• Ability to analyze rental market trends

• Collect gross rent data from at least 100 eligible rental units
• Ensure data is more recent than HUD's 2022 ACS data
• Prioritize recent-mover rental data (tenants moved within 24 months)
• Include ZIP code or Census tract identifiers for surveyed units
• Utilize HUD-approved survey methodologies
• Analyze rental market trends across 0-5 bedroom units
• Calculate 40th percentile gross rent by bedroom size
• Cross-validate results with HUD's existing ACS rental data
• Compile comprehensive report with survey methodology and findings
• Assist HACLA in preparing the submission to HUD