FY2027 Small Area FMR · Chapin, SC
ZIP 29036 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 29036 (Chapin, SC) is $1,820 a month, down 3.2% from FY2026. That is 48% above the Columbia, SC area-wide FMR of $1,226.
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 29036 sits in the Columbia, SC area
Of the 78 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 29036 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Columbia, SC 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 $1,226 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,820 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 29036 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Newberry County, SC (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 | $1,470 | $1,323 – $1,617 | $992 | $1,520 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,670 | $1,503 – $1,837 | $1,126 | $1,710 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $1,226 | $1,880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,070 – $2,530 | $1,546 | $2,390 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,610 | $2,349 – $2,871 | $1,754 | $2,820 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,820 needs about $72,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $92,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $73,900. ZIP code 29036 lies mainly in Lexington County, Richland County and Newberry County. See the Columbia, SC 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 29036?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 29036 are $1,470 (studio), $1,670 (1 BR), $1,820 (2 BR), $2,300 (3 BR) and $2,610 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 29036?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 29036 that range is $1,638 to $2,002 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 29036?
The FY2026 income limits of the Columbia, SC area apply: median family income $92,400, low-income (80%) limit $73,900 for a family of four.