FY2027 Small Area FMR · Ithaca, NY
ZIP 14853 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 14853 (Ithaca, NY) is $1,950 a month, up 3.2% from FY2026. That is 14% above the Ithaca, NY area-wide FMR of $1,709.
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 14853 sits in the Ithaca, NY area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 14853 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Ithaca, 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 $1,709 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,950 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,198 | $1,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 | $1,427 | $1,580 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,950 | $1,755 – $2,145 | $1,709 | $1,890 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,330 | $2,097 – $2,563 | $2,040 | $2,270 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,000 | $2,700 – $3,300 | $2,631 | $2,830 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,950 needs about $78,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $118,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $94,400. ZIP code 14853 lies mainly in Tompkins County. See the Ithaca, 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 14853?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 14853 are $1,370 (studio), $1,630 (1 BR), $1,950 (2 BR), $2,330 (3 BR) and $3,000 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 14853?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 14853 that range is $1,755 to $2,145 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 14853?
The FY2026 income limits of the Ithaca, NY area apply: median family income $118,000, low-income (80%) limit $94,400 for a family of four.