FY2027 Small Area FMR · Eglin Afb, FL
ZIP 32542 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 32542 (Eglin Afb, FL) is $2,530 a month, up 4.5% from FY2026. That is 33% above the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL area-wide FMR of $1,908.
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 32542 sits in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL area
Of the 18 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 32542 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, 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 $1,908 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,530 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,880 | $1,692 – $2,068 | $1,421 | $1,850 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,260 | $2,034 – $2,486 | $1,706 | $2,140 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,530 | $2,277 – $2,783 | $1,908 | $2,420 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,470 | $3,123 – $3,817 | $2,616 | $3,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,230 | $3,807 – $4,653 | $3,189 | $4,040 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,530 needs about $101,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $106,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $85,350. ZIP code 32542 lies mainly in Okaloosa County. See the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, 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 32542?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 32542 are $1,880 (studio), $2,260 (1 BR), $2,530 (2 BR), $3,470 (3 BR) and $4,230 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 32542?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 32542 that range is $2,277 to $2,783 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 32542?
The FY2026 income limits of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL area apply: median family income $106,700, low-income (80%) limit $85,350 for a family of four.