FY2027 Small Area FMR · Marion, SC
ZIP 29571 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 29571 (Marion, SC) is $890 a month, down 1.1% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Dillon County, SC area-wide FMR of $885.
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 29571 sits in the Dillon County, SC area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 29571 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Dillon 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 $885 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $890 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 29571 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Marion 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 | $690 | $621 – $759 | $780 | $680 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $729 – $891 | $813 | $820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $890 | $801 – $979 | $885 | $900 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $1,225 | $1,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,479 | $1,430 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $890 needs about $35,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $55,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $59,700. ZIP code 29571 lies mainly in Marion County and Dillon County. See the Dillon 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 29571?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 29571 are $690 (studio), $810 (1 BR), $890 (2 BR), $1,140 (3 BR) and $1,370 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 29571?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 29571 that range is $801 to $979 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 29571?
The FY2026 income limits of the Dillon County, SC area apply: median family income $55,000, low-income (80%) limit $59,700 for a family of four.