FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fort Gay, WV
ZIP 25514 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 25514 (Fort Gay, WV) is $1,080 a month, up 3.8% from FY2026. That is 7% above the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH area-wide FMR of $1,006.
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 25514 sits in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH area
Of the 95 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 25514 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 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 $1,006 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 | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $858 | $910 |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $864 | $910 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $1,006 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,242 – $1,518 | $1,287 | $1,330 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,393 | $1,510 |
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 $83,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,650. ZIP code 25514 lies mainly in Wayne County. See the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 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 25514?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 25514 are $920 (studio), $930 (1 BR), $1,080 (2 BR), $1,380 (3 BR) and $1,500 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 25514?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 25514 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 25514?
The FY2026 income limits of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH area apply: median family income $83,300, low-income (80%) limit $66,650 for a family of four.