FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lockwood, NY
ZIP 14859 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 14859 (Lockwood, NY) is $1,540 a month, up 10.8% from FY2026. That is 26% 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 14859 sits in the Binghamton, NY area
Of the 52 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 14859 has the 6th 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 $1,540 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 14859 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Elmira, NY (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $999 – $1,221 | $849 | $990 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,080 – $1,320 | $954 | $1,080 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,386 – $1,694 | $1,219 | $1,390 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $1,535 | $1,760 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,160 | $1,944 – $2,376 | $1,769 | $1,970 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,540 needs about $61,600 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 14859 lies mainly in Tioga County and Chemung 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 14859?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 14859 are $1,110 (studio), $1,200 (1 BR), $1,540 (2 BR), $1,920 (3 BR) and $2,160 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 14859?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 14859 that range is $1,386 to $1,694 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 14859?
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.