FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rockham, SD
ZIP 57470 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 57470 (Rockham, SD) is $1,050 a month, up 10.5% from FY2026. That is 1% below the Faulk County, SD area-wide FMR of $1,057.
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 57470 sits in the Faulk County, SD area
Of the 11 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 57470 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Faulk County, SD 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 $1,057 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,050 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 57470 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Hand County, SD (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 | $730 | $657 – $803 | $736 | $650 |
| 1 bedroom | $810 | $729 – $891 | $808 | $740 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $945 – $1,155 | $1,057 | $950 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,359 | $1,220 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,494 – $1,826 | $1,667 | $1,470 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,050 needs about $42,000 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $103,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $82,950. ZIP code 57470 lies mainly in Hand County and Faulk County. See the Faulk County, SD 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 57470?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 57470 are $730 (studio), $810 (1 BR), $1,050 (2 BR), $1,360 (3 BR) and $1,660 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 57470?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 57470 that range is $945 to $1,155 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 57470?
The FY2026 income limits of the Faulk County, SD area apply: median family income $103,700, low-income (80%) limit $82,950 for a family of four.