FY2027 Small Area FMR · Whitewood, SD
ZIP 57793 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 57793 (Whitewood, SD) is $1,150 a month, up 13.9% from FY2026. That is 15% below the Meade County, SD area-wide FMR of $1,357.
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 57793 sits in the Meade County, SD area
Of the 19 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 57793 has the 16th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Meade 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 $1,357 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,150 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 57793 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Butte County, SD (same figures) and Lawrence 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 | $800 | $720 – $880 | $945 | $690 |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $792 – $968 | $1,037 | $770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,035 – $1,265 | $1,357 | $1,010 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,440 – $1,760 | $1,879 | $1,380 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,737 – $2,123 | $2,268 | $1,680 |
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 $98,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,400. ZIP code 57793 lies mainly in Lawrence County, Meade County and Butte County. See the Meade 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 57793?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 57793 are $800 (studio), $880 (1 BR), $1,150 (2 BR), $1,600 (3 BR) and $1,930 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 57793?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 57793 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 57793?
The FY2026 income limits of the Meade County, SD area apply: median family income $98,000, low-income (80%) limit $78,400 for a family of four.