FY2027 Small Area FMR · Colden, NY
ZIP 14033 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 14033 (Colden, NY) is $1,340 a month, down 3.6% from FY2026. That is 6% below the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area-wide FMR of $1,423.
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 14033 sits in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area
Of the 114 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 14033 has the 53rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,206 and $1,474 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $1,178 | $1,140 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,203 | $1,180 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,423 | $1,390 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,732 | $1,700 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,674 – $2,046 | $1,977 | $1,930 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,340 needs about $53,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $101,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $81,200. ZIP code 14033 lies mainly in Erie County. See the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, 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 14033?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 14033 are $1,110 (studio), $1,130 (1 BR), $1,340 (2 BR), $1,630 (3 BR) and $1,860 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 14033?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 14033 that range is $1,206 to $1,474 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 14033?
The FY2026 income limits of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area apply: median family income $101,500, low-income (80%) limit $81,200 for a family of four.