FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fort Ashby, WV
ZIP 26719 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 26719 (Fort Ashby, WV) is $940 a month, up 8.0% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Mineral 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 26719 sits in the Mineral County, WV area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 26719 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mineral 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 $940 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $639 – $781 | $708 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $750 | $675 – $825 | $749 | $690 |
| 2 bedrooms | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $944 | $870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,250 | $1,125 – $1,375 | $1,243 | $1,150 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,248 | $1,260 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $940 needs about $37,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $94,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $75,900. ZIP code 26719 lies mainly in Mineral County. See the Mineral 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 26719?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 26719 are $710 (studio), $750 (1 BR), $940 (2 BR), $1,250 (3 BR) and $1,260 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 26719?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 26719 that range is $846 to $1,034 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 26719?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mineral County, WV area apply: median family income $94,900, low-income (80%) limit $75,900 for a family of four.