FY2027 Small Area FMR · Fortuna, ND
ZIP 58844 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 58844 (Fortuna, ND) is $1,860 a month, up 21.6% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Divide County, ND area-wide FMR of $1,858.
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 58844 sits in the Divide County, ND area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 58844 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Divide 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 $1,858 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,860 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,450 | $1,305 – $1,595 | $1,452 | $1,220 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,461 | $1,230 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,674 – $2,046 | $1,858 | $1,530 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,998 – $2,442 | $2,214 | $1,830 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,110 | $2,799 – $3,421 | $3,106 | $2,570 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,860 needs about $74,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $121,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $97,100. ZIP code 58844 lies mainly in Divide County. See the Divide 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 58844?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 58844 are $1,450 (studio), $1,460 (1 BR), $1,860 (2 BR), $2,220 (3 BR) and $3,110 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 58844?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 58844 that range is $1,674 to $2,046 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 58844?
The FY2026 income limits of the Divide County, ND area apply: median family income $121,400, low-income (80%) limit $97,100 for a family of four.