FY2027 Small Area FMR · Masontown, WV
ZIP 26542 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 26542 (Masontown, WV) is $1,490 a month, up 46.1% from FY2026. That is 30% above the Morgantown, WV area-wide FMR of $1,143.
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 26542 sits in the Morgantown, WV area
Of the 40 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 26542 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Morgantown, 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 $1,143 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,490 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $876 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $902 | $810 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,143 | $1,020 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,647 – $2,013 | $1,404 | $1,230 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,998 – $2,442 | $1,704 | $1,630 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,490 needs about $59,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $103,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $82,400. ZIP code 26542 lies mainly in Preston County and Monongalia County. See the Morgantown, 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 26542?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 26542 are $1,140 (studio), $1,180 (1 BR), $1,490 (2 BR), $1,830 (3 BR) and $2,220 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 26542?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 26542 that range is $1,341 to $1,639 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 26542?
The FY2026 income limits of the Morgantown, WV area apply: median family income $103,000, low-income (80%) limit $82,400 for a family of four.