FY2027 Small Area FMR · Bristol, VA
ZIP 24202 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 24202 (Bristol, VA) is $1,080 a month, up 1.9% from FY2026. That is 1% below the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area-wide FMR of $1,091.
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 24202 sits in the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area
Of the 53 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 24202 has the 23rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Kingsport-Bristol, TN-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 $1,091 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,080 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $675 – $825 | $760 | $730 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $756 – $924 | $845 | $830 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $1,091 | $1,060 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,375 | $1,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,465 | $1,490 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,080 needs about $43,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $81,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $65,450. ZIP code 24202 lies mainly in Washington County, Scott County and Bristol city. See the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-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 24202?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 24202 are $750 (studio), $840 (1 BR), $1,080 (2 BR), $1,360 (3 BR) and $1,450 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 24202?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 24202 that range is $972 to $1,188 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 24202?
The FY2026 income limits of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA area apply: median family income $81,800, low-income (80%) limit $65,450 for a family of four.