FY2027 Small Area FMR · Wells Bridge, NY
ZIP 13859 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 13859 (Wells Bridge, NY) is $1,130 a month, up 0.9% from FY2026. That is 9% below the Otsego County, NY area-wide FMR of $1,235.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 13859 sits in the Otsego County, NY area
Of the 48 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 13859 has the 33rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Otsego 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 $1,235 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,130 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $702 – $858 | $860 | $800 |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $801 – $979 | $961 | $900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,235 | $1,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,242 – $1,518 | $1,472 | $1,390 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,653 | $1,510 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,130 needs about $45,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $90,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $72,700. ZIP code 13859 lies mainly in Otsego County. See the Otsego 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 13859?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 13859 are $780 (studio), $890 (1 BR), $1,130 (2 BR), $1,380 (3 BR) and $1,530 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 13859?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 13859 that range is $1,017 to $1,243 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 13859?
The FY2026 income limits of the Otsego County, NY area apply: median family income $90,900, low-income (80%) limit $72,700 for a family of four.