FY2027 Small Area FMR ·
ZIP 00681 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 00681 is $600 a month, up 13.2% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Mayagüez, PR area-wide FMR of $603.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 00681 sits in the Mayagüez, PR area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 00681 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mayagüez, PR 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 $603 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $600 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $530 | $477 – $583 | $532 | $460 |
| 1 bedroom | $550 | $495 – $605 | $554 | $480 |
| 2 bedrooms | $600 | $540 – $660 | $603 | $530 |
| 3 bedrooms | $750 | $675 – $825 | $753 | $680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $941 | $810 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $600 needs about $24,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $27,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $25,450. See the Mayagüez, PR metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 00681?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 00681 are $530 (studio), $550 (1 BR), $600 (2 BR), $750 (3 BR) and $940 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 00681?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 00681 that range is $540 to $660 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 00681?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mayagüez, PR area apply: median family income $27,300, low-income (80%) limit $25,450 for a family of four.