FY2027 Small Area FMR · Christiansburg, VA
ZIP 24068 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 24068 (Christiansburg, VA) is $1,360 a month, up 5.4% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area-wide FMR of $1,340.
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 24068 sits in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 24068 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, 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 $1,340 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,360 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,060 | $954 – $1,166 | $1,043 | $920 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 | $963 – $1,177 | $1,050 | $1,010 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,340 | $1,290 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 | $1,783 | $1,730 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,080 | $1,872 – $2,288 | $2,048 | $2,160 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,360 needs about $54,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $119,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $95,700. ZIP code 24068 lies mainly in Montgomery County. See the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, 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 24068?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 24068 are $1,060 (studio), $1,070 (1 BR), $1,360 (2 BR), $1,810 (3 BR) and $2,080 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 24068?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 24068 that range is $1,224 to $1,496 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 24068?
The FY2026 income limits of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA area apply: median family income $119,600, low-income (80%) limit $95,700 for a family of four.