FY2027 Small Area FMR · Cartwright, ND
ZIP 58838 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 58838 (Cartwright, ND) is $1,440 a month, up 6.7% from FY2026. That is 9% below the McKenzie County, ND area-wide FMR of $1,577.
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 58838 sits in the McKenzie County, ND area
Of the 12 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 58838 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. McKenzie 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 $1,577 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,440 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,180 | $1,062 – $1,298 | $1,199 | $1,150 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,080 – $1,320 | $1,206 | $1,180 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,296 – $1,584 | $1,577 | $1,350 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 | $2,053 | $1,660 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,079 – $2,541 | $2,636 | $2,180 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,440 needs about $57,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $127,700 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $102,150. ZIP code 58838 lies mainly in McKenzie County. See the McKenzie 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 58838?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 58838 are $1,180 (studio), $1,200 (1 BR), $1,440 (2 BR), $1,810 (3 BR) and $2,310 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 58838?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 58838 that range is $1,296 to $1,584 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 58838?
The FY2026 income limits of the McKenzie County, ND area apply: median family income $127,700, low-income (80%) limit $102,150 for a family of four.