FY2027 Small Area FMR · Errol, NH
ZIP 03579 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 03579 (Errol, NH) is $1,290 a month, down 9.8% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Oxford County, ME area-wide FMR of $1,224.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 03579 sits in the Oxford County, ME area
Of the 38 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 03579 has the 20th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Oxford County, ME 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 $1,224 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,290 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 03579 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Coos County, NH (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $852 | $1,070 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $949 | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,224 | $1,430 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,566 – $1,914 | $1,695 | $1,920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,764 – $2,156 | $2,046 | $2,020 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,290 needs about $51,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $81,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $73,500. ZIP code 03579 lies mainly in Oxford County and Coos County. See the Oxford County, ME county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 03579?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 03579 are $990 (studio), $1,020 (1 BR), $1,290 (2 BR), $1,740 (3 BR) and $1,960 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 03579?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 03579 that range is $1,161 to $1,419 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 03579?
The FY2026 income limits of the Oxford County, ME area apply: median family income $81,000, low-income (80%) limit $73,500 for a family of four.