FY2027 Small Area FMR · Puerto Rico
ZIP 00601 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 00601 (Puerto Rico) is $520 a month. That is 1% above the Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area area-wide FMR of $517.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
Where 00601 sits in the Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area area
Of the 23 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 00601 has the 12th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $517 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $520 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $460 | $414 – $506 | $456 | — |
| 1 bedroom | $470 | $423 – $517 | $475 | — |
| 2 bedrooms | $520 | $468 – $572 | $517 | — |
| 3 bedrooms | $700 | $630 – $770 | $697 | — |
| 4 bedrooms | $740 | $666 – $814 | $743 | — |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $520 needs about $20,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $27,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $22,300. ZIP code 00601 lies mainly in Adjuntas Municipio and Utuado Municipio. See the Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 00601?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 00601 are $460 (studio), $470 (1 BR), $520 (2 BR), $700 (3 BR) and $740 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 00601?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 00601 that range is $468 to $572 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 00601?
The FY2026 income limits of the Puerto Rico HUD Nonmetro Area area apply: median family income $27,900, low-income (80%) limit $22,300 for a family of four.