FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mineral Wells, WV
ZIP 26150 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 26150 (Mineral Wells, WV) is $1,020 a month, up 1.0% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV area-wide FMR of $974.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 26150 sits in the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV area
Of the 26 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 26150 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Parkersburg-Vienna, 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 $974 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,020 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $747 – $913 | $793 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $756 – $924 | $798 | $810 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $918 – $1,122 | $974 | $1,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,214 | $1,300 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,281 | $1,360 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,020 needs about $40,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $74,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $60,100. ZIP code 26150 lies mainly in Wood County. See the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV 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 26150?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 26150 are $830 (studio), $840 (1 BR), $1,020 (2 BR), $1,270 (3 BR) and $1,340 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 26150?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 26150 that range is $918 to $1,122 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 26150?
The FY2026 income limits of the Parkersburg-Vienna, WV area apply: median family income $74,100, low-income (80%) limit $60,100 for a family of four.