FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lost Creek, WV
ZIP 26385 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 26385 (Lost Creek, WV) is $1,190 a month, up 10.2% from FY2026. That is 26% above the Barbour 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 26385 sits in the Barbour County, WV area
Of the 15 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 26385 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Barbour 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 $1,190 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 26385 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Harrison County, WV (same figures), Lewis County, WV (same figures) and Upshur 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 | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $708 | $870 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $762 | $950 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $944 | $1,080 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,413 – $1,727 | $1,216 | $1,430 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $1,383 | $1,660 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,190 needs about $47,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $69,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $60,100. ZIP code 26385 lies mainly in Harrison County. See the Barbour 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 26385?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 26385 are $910 (studio), $1,050 (1 BR), $1,190 (2 BR), $1,570 (3 BR) and $1,820 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 26385?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 26385 that range is $1,071 to $1,309 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 26385?
The FY2026 income limits of the Barbour County, WV area apply: median family income $69,400, low-income (80%) limit $60,100 for a family of four.