FY2027 Small Area FMR · Lenox, MO
ZIP 65541 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 65541 (Lenox, MO) is $990 a month, up 10.0% from FY2026. That is 1% below the Dent County, MO area-wide FMR of $998.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 65541 sits in the Dent County, MO area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 65541 has the 5th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Dent 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 $998 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $990 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 65541 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Phelps County, MO (same figures) and Texas 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 | $740 | $666 – $814 | $735 | $680 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $693 – $847 | $763 | $700 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $998 | $900 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,230 | $1,107 – $1,353 | $1,189 | $1,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,497 | $1,290 |
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 $71,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $62,000. ZIP code 65541 lies mainly in Dent County. See the Dent 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 65541?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 65541 are $740 (studio), $770 (1 BR), $990 (2 BR), $1,230 (3 BR) and $1,460 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 65541?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 65541 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 65541?
The FY2026 income limits of the Dent County, MO area apply: median family income $71,900, low-income (80%) limit $62,000 for a family of four.