FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fort White, FL
ZIP 32038 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 32038 (Fort White, FL) is $1,190 a month, down 6.3% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Columbia County, FL area-wide FMR of $1,187.
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 32038 sits in the Columbia County, FL area
Of the 9 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 32038 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Columbia County, FL 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 $1,187 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,190 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 32038 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Suwannee County, FL (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 | $900 | $810 – $990 | $891 | $950 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $846 – $1,034 | $931 | $1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,187 | $1,270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,422 | $1,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,580 | $1,422 – $1,738 | $1,571 | $1,680 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,190 needs about $47,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $83,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $66,400. ZIP code 32038 lies mainly in Columbia County. See the Columbia County, FL 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 32038?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 32038 are $900 (studio), $940 (1 BR), $1,190 (2 BR), $1,430 (3 BR) and $1,580 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 32038?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 32038 that range is $1,071 to $1,309 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 32038?
The FY2026 income limits of the Columbia County, FL area apply: median family income $83,000, low-income (80%) limit $66,400 for a family of four.