FY2027 Small Area FMR · Hartfield, VA
ZIP 23071 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 23071 (Hartfield, VA) is $1,400 a month, up 2.9% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Middlesex County, VA area-wide FMR of $1,259.
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 23071 sits in the Middlesex County, VA area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 23071 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Middlesex County, VA 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 $1,259 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 | $1,150 | $1,035 – $1,265 | $1,034 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 | $1,044 – $1,276 | $1,041 | $1,110 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,259 | $1,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,503 – $1,837 | $1,500 | $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,170 | $1,953 – $2,387 | $1,949 | $2,130 |
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 $102,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $81,750. ZIP code 23071 lies mainly in Middlesex County. See the Middlesex County, VA 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 23071?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 23071 are $1,150 (studio), $1,160 (1 BR), $1,400 (2 BR), $1,670 (3 BR) and $2,170 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 23071?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 23071 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 23071?
The FY2026 income limits of the Middlesex County, VA area apply: median family income $102,200, low-income (80%) limit $81,750 for a family of four.