FY2027 Small Area FMR · Grandin, MO
ZIP 63943 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 63943 (Grandin, MO) is $980 a month, down 5.8% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Carter County, MO area-wide FMR of $962.
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 63943 sits in the Carter County, MO area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 63943 has the 4th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Carter County, MO 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 $962 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $980 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 63943 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Ripley County, MO (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 | $709 | $770 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $702 – $858 | $735 | $810 |
| 2 bedrooms | $980 | $882 – $1,078 | $962 | $1,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,116 – $1,364 | $1,146 | $1,270 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,490 | $1,341 – $1,639 | $1,443 | $1,570 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $980 needs about $39,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $63,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $62,000. ZIP code 63943 lies mainly in Carter County and Ripley County. See the Carter County, MO 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 63943?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 63943 are $720 (studio), $780 (1 BR), $980 (2 BR), $1,240 (3 BR) and $1,490 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 63943?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 63943 that range is $882 to $1,078 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 63943?
The FY2026 income limits of the Carter County, MO area apply: median family income $63,100, low-income (80%) limit $62,000 for a family of four.