FY2027 Small Area FMR · Benedict, ND
ZIP 58716 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 58716 (Benedict, ND) is $1,090 a month, up 12.4% from FY2026. That is 4% above the Ward County, ND area-wide FMR of $1,049.
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 58716 sits in the Ward County, ND area
Of the 26 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 58716 has the 12th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Ward County, 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 $1,049 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,090 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 58716 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under McLean County, ND (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 | $860 | $774 – $946 | $726 | $730 |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $837 – $1,023 | $864 | $820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,090 | $981 – $1,199 | $1,049 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,510 | $1,359 – $1,661 | $1,458 | $1,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,647 – $2,013 | $1,759 | $1,630 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,090 needs about $43,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $95,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $85,700. ZIP code 58716 lies mainly in McLean County and Ward County. See the Ward County, ND 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 58716?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 58716 are $860 (studio), $930 (1 BR), $1,090 (2 BR), $1,510 (3 BR) and $1,830 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 58716?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 58716 that range is $981 to $1,199 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 58716?
The FY2026 income limits of the Ward County, ND area apply: median family income $95,700, low-income (80%) limit $85,700 for a family of four.