FY2027 Small Area FMR · Red Creek, WV
ZIP 26289 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 26289 (Red Creek, WV) is $940 a month, up 8.0% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Tucker 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 26289 sits in the Tucker County, WV area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 26289 has the 11th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Tucker 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 $940 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $639 – $781 | $708 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $675 – $825 | $751 | $700 |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $944 | $870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,273 | $1,210 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $1,313 | $1,460 |
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 $78,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $62,400. ZIP code 26289 lies mainly in Tucker County. See the Tucker 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 26289?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 26289 are $710 (studio), $750 (1 BR), $940 (2 BR), $1,280 (3 BR) and $1,320 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 26289?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 26289 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 26289?
The FY2026 income limits of the Tucker County, WV area apply: median family income $78,000, low-income (80%) limit $62,400 for a family of four.