FY2027 Small Area FMR · Cushing, MN
ZIP 56443 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 56443 (Cushing, MN) is $1,260 a month, up 8.6% from FY2026. That is 24% above the Morrison 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 56443 sits in the Morrison County, MN area
Of the 24 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 56443 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Morrison 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 $1,260 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 56443 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Todd 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 | $890 | $801 – $979 | $706 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $789 | $900 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $1,014 | $1,160 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,539 – $1,881 | $1,404 | $1,600 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,870 | $1,683 – $2,057 | $1,484 | $1,750 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,260 needs about $50,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $91,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,400. ZIP code 56443 lies mainly in Morrison County and Todd County. See the Morrison 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 56443?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 56443 are $890 (studio), $970 (1 BR), $1,260 (2 BR), $1,710 (3 BR) and $1,870 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 56443?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 56443 that range is $1,134 to $1,386 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 56443?
The FY2026 income limits of the Morrison County, MN area apply: median family income $91,300, low-income (80%) limit $78,400 for a family of four.