FY2027 Small Area FMR · Loose Creek, MO
ZIP 65054 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 65054 (Loose Creek, MO) is $960 a month, up 7.9% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Jefferson City, 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 65054 sits in the Jefferson City, MO area
Of the 28 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 65054 has the 15th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Jefferson City, 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 $960 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $657 – $803 | $731 | $670 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $666 – $814 | $735 | $680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $962 | $890 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,330 | $1,197 – $1,463 | $1,332 | $1,230 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,395 – $1,705 | $1,548 | $1,350 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $960 needs about $38,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $105,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $84,400. ZIP code 65054 lies mainly in Osage County. See the Jefferson City, MO metro 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 65054?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 65054 are $730 (studio), $740 (1 BR), $960 (2 BR), $1,330 (3 BR) and $1,550 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 65054?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 65054 that range is $864 to $1,056 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 65054?
The FY2026 income limits of the Jefferson City, MO area apply: median family income $105,500, low-income (80%) limit $84,400 for a family of four.