FY2027 Small Area FMR · Wahkon, MN
ZIP 56386 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 56386 (Wahkon, MN) is $1,080 a month, up 3.8% from FY2026. That is 4% below the Mille Lacs County, MN area-wide FMR of $1,124.
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 56386 sits in the Mille Lacs County, MN area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 56386 has the 11th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Mille Lacs 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 $1,124 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,080 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $711 – $869 | $820 | $790 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $756 – $924 | $870 | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | $972 – $1,188 | $1,124 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,351 | $1,250 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 | $1,879 | $1,740 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,080 needs about $43,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $92,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,400. ZIP code 56386 lies mainly in Mille Lacs County. See the Mille Lacs 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 56386?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 56386 are $790 (studio), $840 (1 BR), $1,080 (2 BR), $1,300 (3 BR) and $1,810 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 56386?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 56386 that range is $972 to $1,188 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 56386?
The FY2026 income limits of the Mille Lacs County, MN area apply: median family income $92,900, low-income (80%) limit $78,400 for a family of four.