FY2027 Small Area FMR · Hewlett, NY
ZIP 11557 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 11557 (Hewlett, NY) is $2,830 a month, down 0.4% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Nassau-Suffolk, NY area-wide FMR of $2,689.
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 11557 sits in the Nassau-Suffolk, NY area
Of the 190 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 11557 has the 74th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Nassau-Suffolk, NY 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 $2,689 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,830 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,070 | $1,863 – $2,277 | $1,964 | $2,060 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,410 | $2,169 – $2,651 | $2,285 | $2,460 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,830 | $2,547 – $3,113 | $2,689 | $2,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,640 | $3,276 – $4,004 | $3,458 | $3,690 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,860 | $3,474 – $4,246 | $3,671 | $3,900 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,830 needs about $113,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $164,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $128,100. ZIP code 11557 lies mainly in Nassau County. See the Nassau-Suffolk, NY metro 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 11557?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 11557 are $2,070 (studio), $2,410 (1 BR), $2,830 (2 BR), $3,640 (3 BR) and $3,860 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 11557?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 11557 that range is $2,547 to $3,113 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 11557?
The FY2026 income limits of the Nassau-Suffolk, NY area apply: median family income $164,300, low-income (80%) limit $128,100 for a family of four.