FY2027 Small Area FMR · Bismarck, ND
ZIP 58503 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 58503 (Bismarck, ND) is $1,180 a month, down 9.9% from FY2026. That is 11% above the Bismarck, ND area-wide FMR of $1,067.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 58503 sits in the Bismarck, ND area
Of the 29 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 58503 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Bismarck, ND 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 $1,067 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,180 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $873 – $1,067 | $865 | $1,070 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $927 | $1,150 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,067 | $1,310 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,476 – $1,804 | $1,477 | $1,820 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,701 – $2,079 | $1,696 | $2,100 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,180 needs about $47,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $113,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $90,400. ZIP code 58503 lies mainly in Burleigh County. See the Bismarck, ND metro 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 58503?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 58503 are $970 (studio), $1,040 (1 BR), $1,180 (2 BR), $1,640 (3 BR) and $1,890 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 58503?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 58503 that range is $1,062 to $1,298 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 58503?
The FY2026 income limits of the Bismarck, ND area apply: median family income $113,000, low-income (80%) limit $90,400 for a family of four.