FY2027 Small Area FMR · Thurman, IA
ZIP 51654 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 51654 (Thurman, IA) is $1,390 a month, up 0.7% from FY2026. That is 50% above the Fremont County, IA area-wide FMR of $927.
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 51654 sits in the Fremont County, IA area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 51654 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Fremont County, IA 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 $927 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,390 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $927 – $1,133 | $688 | $1,020 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $954 – $1,166 | $709 | $1,060 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $927 | $1,380 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $1,284 | $1,920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,782 – $2,178 | $1,320 | $2,070 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,390 needs about $55,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $96,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,950. ZIP code 51654 lies mainly in Fremont County. See the Fremont County, IA 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 51654?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 51654 are $1,030 (studio), $1,060 (1 BR), $1,390 (2 BR), $1,920 (3 BR) and $1,980 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 51654?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 51654 that range is $1,251 to $1,529 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 51654?
The FY2026 income limits of the Fremont County, IA area apply: median family income $96,200, low-income (80%) limit $76,950 for a family of four.