FY2027 Small Area FMR · Derby Line, VT
ZIP 05830 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 05830 (Derby Line, VT) is $1,450 a month, up 23.9% from FY2026. That is 6% above the Orleans County, VT area-wide FMR of $1,363.
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 05830 sits in the Orleans County, VT area
Of the 31 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 05830 has the 12th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Orleans County, VT 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 $1,363 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,450 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $1,067 | $930 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,111 | $980 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,363 | $1,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,683 – $2,057 | $1,754 | $1,510 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,827 – $2,233 | $1,909 | $1,960 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,450 needs about $58,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $95,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $83,750. ZIP code 05830 lies mainly in Orleans County. See the Orleans County, VT 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 05830?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 05830 are $1,140 (studio), $1,180 (1 BR), $1,450 (2 BR), $1,870 (3 BR) and $2,030 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 05830?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 05830 that range is $1,305 to $1,595 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 05830?
The FY2026 income limits of the Orleans County, VT area apply: median family income $95,400, low-income (80%) limit $83,750 for a family of four.