FY2027 Small Area FMR · Ruthton, MN
ZIP 56170 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 56170 (Ruthton, MN) is $1,150 a month, up 1.8% from FY2026. That is 13% above the Lincoln County, MN 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 56170 sits in the Lincoln County, MN area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 56170 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lincoln County, MN 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 $1,150 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 56170 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Lyon County, MN (same figures), Murray County, MN (same figures) and Pipestone County, MN (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 | $810 | $729 – $891 | $706 | $780 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $775 | $890 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,035 – $1,265 | $1,014 | $1,130 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $1,291 | $1,420 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,521 – $1,859 | $1,333 | $1,810 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,150 needs about $46,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $91,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,400. ZIP code 56170 lies mainly in Pipestone County, Murray County and Lyon County. See the Lincoln County, MN 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 56170?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 56170 are $810 (studio), $920 (1 BR), $1,150 (2 BR), $1,390 (3 BR) and $1,690 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 56170?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 56170 that range is $1,035 to $1,265 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 56170?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lincoln County, MN area apply: median family income $91,500, low-income (80%) limit $78,400 for a family of four.