FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mount Alto, WV
ZIP 25264 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 25264 (Mount Alto, WV) is $1,250 a month, up 5.9% from FY2026. That is 32% above the Jackson County, WV area-wide FMR of $944.
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 25264 sits in the Jackson County, WV area
Of the 19 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 25264 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Jackson County, WV 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 $944 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,250 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 25264 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Mason County, WV (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 | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $708 | $900 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $796 | $990 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $944 | $1,180 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,188 | $1,510 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,770 | $1,593 – $1,947 | $1,347 | $1,670 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,250 needs about $50,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $84,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $67,750. ZIP code 25264 lies mainly in Mason County and Jackson County. See the Jackson County, WV 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 25264?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 25264 are $930 (studio), $1,050 (1 BR), $1,250 (2 BR), $1,560 (3 BR) and $1,770 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 25264?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 25264 that range is $1,125 to $1,375 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 25264?
The FY2026 income limits of the Jackson County, WV area apply: median family income $84,700, low-income (80%) limit $67,750 for a family of four.