FY2027 Small Area FMR · Binghamton, NY
ZIP 13902 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 13902 (Binghamton, NY) is $1,430 a month, up 12.6% from FY2026. That is 17% above the Binghamton, NY area-wide FMR of $1,219.
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 13902 sits in the Binghamton, NY area
Of the 52 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 13902 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Binghamton, 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 $1,219 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,430 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 | $849 | $900 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $954 | $1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,219 | $1,270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,620 – $1,980 | $1,535 | $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,080 | $1,872 – $2,288 | $1,769 | $1,870 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,430 needs about $57,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $88,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,900. ZIP code 13902 lies mainly in Broome County. See the Binghamton, 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 13902?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 13902 are $1,000 (studio), $1,120 (1 BR), $1,430 (2 BR), $1,800 (3 BR) and $2,080 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 13902?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 13902 that range is $1,287 to $1,573 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 13902?
The FY2026 income limits of the Binghamton, NY area apply: median family income $88,600, low-income (80%) limit $71,900 for a family of four.