FY2027 Small Area FMR · Zahl, ND
ZIP 58856 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 58856 (Zahl, ND) is $1,530 a month, up 19.5% from FY2026. That is 18% below 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 58856 sits in the Divide County, ND area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 58856 has the 7th 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 $1,530 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 58856 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Williams 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 | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $1,452 | $1,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $1,170 – $1,430 | $1,461 | $1,100 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,530 | $1,377 – $1,683 | $1,858 | $1,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $2,214 | $1,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,088 – $2,552 | $3,106 | $2,150 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,530 needs about $61,200 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 58856 lies mainly in Williams County and 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 58856?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 58856 are $1,230 (studio), $1,300 (1 BR), $1,530 (2 BR), $1,920 (3 BR) and $2,320 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 58856?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 58856 that range is $1,377 to $1,683 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 58856?
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.