FY2027 Small Area FMR · Head Waters, VA
ZIP 24442 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 24442 (Head Waters, VA) is $940 a month, up 3.3% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Highland 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 24442 sits in the Highland County, VA area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 24442 has the 3rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Highland 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 $940 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $770 | $693 – $847 | $775 | $740 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $702 – $858 | $779 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $943 | $910 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $1,233 | $1,240 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,460 | $1,440 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $940 needs about $37,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $88,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $70,400. ZIP code 24442 lies mainly in Highland County. See the Highland 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 24442?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 24442 are $770 (studio), $780 (1 BR), $940 (2 BR), $1,230 (3 BR) and $1,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 24442?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 24442 that range is $846 to $1,034 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 24442?
The FY2026 income limits of the Highland County, VA area apply: median family income $88,300, low-income (80%) limit $70,400 for a family of four.