FY2027 Small Area FMR · Metropolis, IL
ZIP 62960 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 62960 (Metropolis, IL) is $990 a month, up 2.1% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Massac County, IL area-wide FMR of $993.
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 62960 sits in the Massac County, IL area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 62960 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Massac County, IL 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 $993 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $990 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 62960 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Pope County, IL (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 | $720 | $648 – $792 | $706 | $790 |
| 1 bedroom | $760 | $684 – $836 | $766 | $790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $993 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,233 – $1,507 | $1,375 | $1,350 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,402 | $1,420 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $990 needs about $39,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $84,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $71,750. ZIP code 62960 lies mainly in Massac County and Pope County. See the Massac County, IL 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 62960?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 62960 are $720 (studio), $760 (1 BR), $990 (2 BR), $1,370 (3 BR) and $1,400 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 62960?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 62960 that range is $891 to $1,089 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 62960?
The FY2026 income limits of the Massac County, IL area apply: median family income $84,400, low-income (80%) limit $71,750 for a family of four.