FY2027 Small Area FMR · Romulus, NY
ZIP 14541 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 14541 (Romulus, NY) is $1,400 a month, down 1.4% from FY2026. That is 22% above the Seneca County, NY area-wide FMR of $1,145.
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 14541 sits in the Seneca County, NY area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 14541 has the 10th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Seneca 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 $1,145 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,400 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $797 | $1,070 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $927 | $1,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,145 | $1,420 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,692 – $2,068 | $1,539 | $1,880 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,106 – $2,574 | $1,914 | $2,380 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,400 needs about $56,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $77,450. ZIP code 14541 lies mainly in Seneca County. See the Seneca 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 14541?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 14541 are $970 (studio), $1,130 (1 BR), $1,400 (2 BR), $1,880 (3 BR) and $2,340 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 14541?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 14541 that range is $1,260 to $1,540 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 14541?
The FY2026 income limits of the Seneca County, NY area apply: median family income $96,800, low-income (80%) limit $77,450 for a family of four.