FY2027 Small Area FMR · Saint Helena Island, SC
ZIP 29920 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 29920 (Saint Helena Island, SC) is $1,640 a month, unchanged from FY2026. That is 18% below the Beaufort County, SC area-wide FMR of $2,010.
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 29920 sits in the Beaufort County, SC area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 29920 has the 17th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Beaufort 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 $2,010 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,640 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,772 | $1,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,844 | $1,490 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $2,010 | $1,640 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,764 – $2,156 | $2,395 | $1,980 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,450 | $2,205 – $2,695 | $2,880 | $2,530 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,640 needs about $65,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $113,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $90,400. ZIP code 29920 lies mainly in Beaufort County. See the Beaufort 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 29920?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 29920 are $1,430 (studio), $1,500 (1 BR), $1,640 (2 BR), $1,960 (3 BR) and $2,450 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 29920?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 29920 that range is $1,476 to $1,804 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 29920?
The FY2026 income limits of the Beaufort County, SC area apply: median family income $113,000, low-income (80%) limit $90,400 for a family of four.