FY2027 Small Area FMR · Dickinson Center, NY
ZIP 12930 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 12930 (Dickinson Center, NY) is $1,200 a month, down 8.4% from FY2026. That is 18% above the Franklin County, NY area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 12930 sits in the Franklin County, NY area
Of the 28 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 12930 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Franklin County, 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 $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,200 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 12930 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under St. Lawrence County, NY (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 | $840 | $756 – $924 | $706 | $900 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $860 | $1,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,080 – $1,320 | $1,014 | $1,310 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,323 – $1,617 | $1,209 | $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,415 | $1,870 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,200 needs about $48,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $82,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,900. ZIP code 12930 lies mainly in Franklin County and St. Lawrence County. See the Franklin County, NY 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 12930?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 12930 are $840 (studio), $1,020 (1 BR), $1,200 (2 BR), $1,470 (3 BR) and $1,690 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 12930?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 12930 that range is $1,080 to $1,320 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 12930?
The FY2026 income limits of the Franklin County, NY area apply: median family income $82,200, low-income (80%) limit $71,900 for a family of four.