FY2027 Small Area FMR · Pennsboro, WV
ZIP 26415 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 26415 (Pennsboro, WV) is $1,000 a month, up 4.2% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Doddridge County, WV area-wide FMR of $976.
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 26415 sits in the Doddridge County, WV area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 26415 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Doddridge 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 $976 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,000 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 26415 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Ritchie County, WV (same figures) and Tyler 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 | $750 | $675 – $825 | $732 | $730 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $702 – $858 | $788 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 | $976 | $960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,251 | $1,190 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,283 | $1,280 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,000 needs about $40,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $74,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $64,150. ZIP code 26415 lies mainly in Ritchie County, Tyler County and Doddridge County. See the Doddridge 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 26415?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 26415 are $750 (studio), $780 (1 BR), $1,000 (2 BR), $1,250 (3 BR) and $1,400 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 26415?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 26415 that range is $900 to $1,100 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 26415?
The FY2026 income limits of the Doddridge County, WV area apply: median family income $74,700, low-income (80%) limit $64,150 for a family of four.