FY2027 Small Area FMR · Buffalo, SC
ZIP 29321 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 29321 (Buffalo, SC) is $970 a month, down 3.0% from FY2026. That is 3% below the Union County, SC area-wide FMR of $1,003.
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 29321 sits in the Union County, SC area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 29321 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Union County, 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 $1,003 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $970 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $675 – $825 | $762 | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $684 – $836 | $767 | $780 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $1,003 | $1,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,116 – $1,364 | $1,286 | $1,220 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,290 | $1,161 – $1,419 | $1,318 | $1,330 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $970 needs about $38,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $63,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $59,700. ZIP code 29321 lies mainly in Union County. See the Union County, SC 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 29321?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 29321 are $750 (studio), $760 (1 BR), $970 (2 BR), $1,240 (3 BR) and $1,290 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 29321?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 29321 that range is $873 to $1,067 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 29321?
The FY2026 income limits of the Union County, SC area apply: median family income $63,100, low-income (80%) limit $59,700 for a family of four.