FY2027 Small Area FMR · Spring Grove, VA
ZIP 23881 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 23881 (Spring Grove, VA) is $1,490 a month, down 3.2% from FY2026. That is 10% below the Richmond, VA area-wide FMR of $1,651.
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 23881 sits in the Richmond, VA area
Of the 118 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 23881 has the 70th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Richmond, 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 $1,651 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,490 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 23881 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Surry County, VA (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 | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,456 | $1,340 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,517 | $1,400 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,651 | $1,540 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,683 – $2,057 | $2,039 | $1,950 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,070 – $2,530 | $2,499 | $2,410 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,490 needs about $59,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $113,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $90,800. ZIP code 23881 lies mainly in Surry County and Prince George County. See the Richmond, VA 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 23881?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 23881 are $1,300 (studio), $1,360 (1 BR), $1,490 (2 BR), $1,870 (3 BR) and $2,300 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 23881?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 23881 that range is $1,341 to $1,639 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 23881?
The FY2026 income limits of the Richmond, VA area apply: median family income $113,500, low-income (80%) limit $90,800 for a family of four.