FY2027 Small Area FMR · Elko, SC
ZIP 29826 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 29826 (Elko, SC) is $1,000 a month, up 2.0% from FY2026. That is 12% above the Barnwell County, SC area-wide FMR of $892.
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 29826 sits in the Barnwell County, SC area
Of the 7 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 29826 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Barnwell 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 $892 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,000 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $657 – $803 | $648 | $740 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $702 – $858 | $682 | $760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,000 | $900 – $1,100 | $892 | $980 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,200 | $1,080 – $1,320 | $1,063 | $1,190 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,206 – $1,474 | $1,172 | $1,330 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,000 needs about $40,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $67,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $59,700. ZIP code 29826 lies mainly in Barnwell County. See the Barnwell 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 29826?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 29826 are $730 (studio), $780 (1 BR), $1,000 (2 BR), $1,200 (3 BR) and $1,340 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 29826?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 29826 that range is $900 to $1,100 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 29826?
The FY2026 income limits of the Barnwell County, SC area apply: median family income $67,100, low-income (80%) limit $59,700 for a family of four.