FY2027 Small Area FMR · Seaford, DE
ZIP 19973 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 19973 (Seaford, DE) is $1,370 a month, up 8.7% from FY2026. That is 9% below the Sussex County, DE area-wide FMR of $1,498.
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 19973 sits in the Sussex County, DE area
Of the 25 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 19973 has the 21st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Sussex County, DE 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 $1,498 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,370 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 19973 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Dorchester County, MD (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 | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $1,140 | $950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $1,147 | $960 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,498 | $1,260 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,843 | $1,590 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,827 – $2,233 | $2,222 | $1,980 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,370 needs about $54,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $103,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $82,550. ZIP code 19973 lies mainly in Sussex County and Dorchester County. See the Sussex County, DE 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 19973?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 19973 are $1,040 (studio), $1,050 (1 BR), $1,370 (2 BR), $1,690 (3 BR) and $2,030 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 19973?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 19973 that range is $1,233 to $1,507 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 19973?
The FY2026 income limits of the Sussex County, DE area apply: median family income $103,200, low-income (80%) limit $82,550 for a family of four.