FY2027 Small Area FMR · Copper Hill, VA
ZIP 24079 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 24079 (Copper Hill, VA) is $1,130 a month, unchanged from FY2026. That is 4% above the Floyd County, VA area-wide FMR of $1,090.
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 24079 sits in the Floyd County, VA area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 24079 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Floyd 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 $1,090 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,130 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 24079 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Roanoke, VA (same figures) and Franklin 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 | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $828 | $860 |
| 1 bedroom | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $833 | $860 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,130 | $1,017 – $1,243 | $1,090 | $1,130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,413 – $1,727 | $1,299 | $1,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,710 – $2,090 | $1,440 | $1,700 |
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 $88,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $70,800. ZIP code 24079 lies mainly in Floyd County and Franklin County. See the Floyd 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 24079?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 24079 are $910 (studio), $950 (1 BR), $1,130 (2 BR), $1,570 (3 BR) and $1,900 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 24079?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 24079 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 24079?
The FY2026 income limits of the Floyd County, VA area apply: median family income $88,500, low-income (80%) limit $70,800 for a family of four.