FY2027 Small Area FMR · Watertown, NY
ZIP 13603 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 13603 (Watertown, NY) is $1,800 a month, up 3.4% from FY2026. That is 24% above the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY area-wide FMR of $1,453.
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 13603 sits in the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY area
Of the 46 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 13603 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Watertown-Fort Drum, 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 $1,453 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,800 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,012 | $1,200 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,380 | $1,242 – $1,518 | $1,111 | $1,330 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,620 – $1,980 | $1,453 | $1,740 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,223 – $2,717 | $1,995 | $2,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,940 | $2,646 – $3,234 | $2,376 | $2,900 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,800 needs about $72,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $86,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,900. ZIP code 13603 lies mainly in Jefferson County. See the Watertown-Fort Drum, 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 13603?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 13603 are $1,250 (studio), $1,380 (1 BR), $1,800 (2 BR), $2,470 (3 BR) and $2,940 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 13603?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 13603 that range is $1,620 to $1,980 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 13603?
The FY2026 income limits of the Watertown-Fort Drum, NY area apply: median family income $86,600, low-income (80%) limit $71,900 for a family of four.