FY2027 Small Area FMR · Little Birch, WV
ZIP 26629 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 26629 (Little Birch, WV) is $950 a month, up 9.2% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Braxton 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.
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Where 26629 sits in the Braxton County, WV area
Of the 19 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 26629 has the 9th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Braxton 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 $950 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $639 – $781 | $708 | $660 |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $684 – $836 | $762 | $660 |
| 2 bedrooms | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $944 | $870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,280 | $1,152 – $1,408 | $1,303 | $1,150 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,461 | $1,290 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $950 needs about $38,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $58,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $60,100. ZIP code 26629 lies mainly in Braxton County. See the Braxton 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 26629?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 26629 are $710 (studio), $760 (1 BR), $950 (2 BR), $1,280 (3 BR) and $1,440 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 26629?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 26629 that range is $855 to $1,045 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 26629?
The FY2026 income limits of the Braxton County, WV area apply: median family income $58,100, low-income (80%) limit $60,100 for a family of four.