FY2027 Small Area FMR · Mount Clare, WV
ZIP 26408 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 26408 (Mount Clare, WV) is $1,120 a month, up 7.7% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Harrison County, WV area-wide FMR of $1,005.
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 26408 sits in the Harrison County, WV area
Of the 24 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 26408 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Harrison 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 $1,005 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,120 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $765 – $935 | $770 | $830 |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $889 | $920 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,323 – $1,617 | $1,323 | $1,380 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,530 – $1,870 | $1,537 | $1,590 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,120 needs about $44,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $85,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,150. ZIP code 26408 lies mainly in Harrison County. See the Harrison 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 26408?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 26408 are $850 (studio), $990 (1 BR), $1,120 (2 BR), $1,470 (3 BR) and $1,700 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 26408?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 26408 that range is $1,008 to $1,232 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 26408?
The FY2026 income limits of the Harrison County, WV area apply: median family income $85,200, low-income (80%) limit $68,150 for a family of four.