FY2027 Small Area FMR · South Hill, VA
ZIP 23970 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 23970 (South Hill, VA) is $1,130 a month, up 3.7% from FY2026. That is 20% above the Lunenburg County, VA area-wide FMR of $943.
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 23970 sits in the Lunenburg County, VA area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 23970 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lunenburg 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 $943 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,130 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 23970 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Mecklenburg 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 | $860 | $774 – $946 | $799 | $820 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $783 – $957 | $866 | $830 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $943 | $1,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,204 | $1,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,337 | $1,440 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,130 needs about $45,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $77,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $63,900. ZIP code 23970 lies mainly in Mecklenburg County and Lunenburg County. See the Lunenburg 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 23970?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 23970 are $860 (studio), $870 (1 BR), $1,130 (2 BR), $1,490 (3 BR) and $1,510 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 23970?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 23970 that range is $1,017 to $1,243 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 23970?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lunenburg County, VA area apply: median family income $77,200, low-income (80%) limit $63,900 for a family of four.