FY2027 Small Area FMR · Gainesville, FL
ZIP 32610 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 32610 (Gainesville, FL) is $1,490 a month, down 1.3% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Gainesville, FL area-wide FMR of $1,471.
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 32610 sits in the Gainesville, FL area
Of the 35 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 32610 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Gainesville, 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 $1,471 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,490 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,197 | $1,170 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,241 | $1,260 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,471 | $1,510 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,647 – $2,013 | $1,806 | $1,890 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,773 – $2,167 | $1,933 | $2,000 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,490 needs about $59,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $99,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $79,300. ZIP code 32610 lies mainly in Alachua County. See the Gainesville, 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 32610?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 32610 are $1,210 (studio), $1,260 (1 BR), $1,490 (2 BR), $1,830 (3 BR) and $1,970 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 32610?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 32610 that range is $1,341 to $1,639 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 32610?
The FY2026 income limits of the Gainesville, FL area apply: median family income $99,100, low-income (80%) limit $79,300 for a family of four.