FY2027 Small Area FMR · Saint Meinrad, IN
ZIP 47577 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 47577 (Saint Meinrad, IN) is $1,140 a month, up 3.6% from FY2026. That is 12% above the Perry County, IN area-wide FMR of $1,014.
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 47577 sits in the Perry County, IN area
Of the 14 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 47577 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Perry County, IN 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 $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,140 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 47577 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Spencer County, IN (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 | $840 | $756 – $924 | $759 | $780 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $783 – $957 | $775 | $840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $1,014 | $1,100 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,350 – $1,650 | $1,259 | $1,510 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,620 – $1,980 | $1,695 | $1,780 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,140 needs about $45,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $82,800 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $68,800. ZIP code 47577 lies mainly in Spencer County and Perry County. See the Perry County, IN 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 47577?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 47577 are $840 (studio), $870 (1 BR), $1,140 (2 BR), $1,500 (3 BR) and $1,800 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 47577?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 47577 that range is $1,026 to $1,254 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 47577?
The FY2026 income limits of the Perry County, IN area apply: median family income $82,800, low-income (80%) limit $68,800 for a family of four.