FY2027 Small Area FMR · Batavia, NY
ZIP 14020 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 14020 (Batavia, NY) is $1,130 a month, down 5.0% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Genesee County, NY area-wide FMR of $1,113.
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 14020 sits in the Genesee County, NY area
Of the 23 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 14020 has the 13th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Genesee 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 $1,113 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 | $790 | $711 – $869 | $775 | $820 |
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $894 | $970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,113 | $1,190 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,215 – $1,485 | $1,326 | $1,430 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,463 | $1,580 |
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 $97,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,750. ZIP code 14020 lies mainly in Genesee County. See the Genesee 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 14020?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 14020 are $790 (studio), $910 (1 BR), $1,130 (2 BR), $1,350 (3 BR) and $1,490 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 14020?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 14020 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 14020?
The FY2026 income limits of the Genesee County, NY area apply: median family income $97,200, low-income (80%) limit $77,750 for a family of four.