FY2027 Small Area FMR · Saint Johns, FL
ZIP 32259 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 32259 (Saint Johns, FL) is $2,540 a month, up 2.0% from FY2026. That is 50% above the Jacksonville, FL area-wide FMR of $1,694.
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 32259 sits in the Jacksonville, FL area
Of the 82 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 32259 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Jacksonville, FL is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2016), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $2,286 and $2,794 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,100 | $1,890 – $2,310 | $1,401 | $2,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,130 | $1,917 – $2,343 | $1,421 | $2,070 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,286 – $2,794 | $1,694 | $2,490 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,110 | $2,799 – $3,421 | $2,077 | $3,070 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,890 | $3,501 – $4,279 | $2,594 | $3,850 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,540 needs about $101,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $108,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $86,950. ZIP code 32259 lies mainly in St. Johns County and Duval County. See the Jacksonville, FL metro 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 32259?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 32259 are $2,100 (studio), $2,130 (1 BR), $2,540 (2 BR), $3,110 (3 BR) and $3,890 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 32259?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 32259 that range is $2,286 to $2,794 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 32259?
The FY2026 income limits of the Jacksonville, FL area apply: median family income $108,700, low-income (80%) limit $86,950 for a family of four.