FY2027 Small Area FMR · Purdy, MO
ZIP 65734 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 65734 (Purdy, MO) is $1,010 a month, up 7.4% from FY2026. That is 12% below the Joplin, MO area-wide FMR of $1,153.
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 65734 sits in the Joplin, MO area
Of the 34 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 65734 has the 26th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Joplin, 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 $1,153 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 65734 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Barry 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 | $770 | $693 – $847 | $904 | $750 |
| 1 bedroom | $770 | $693 – $847 | $910 | $760 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,153 | $940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,501 | $1,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 | $1,635 | $1,390 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,010 needs about $40,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $80,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $64,150. ZIP code 65734 lies mainly in Barry County and Newton County. See the Joplin, 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 65734?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 65734 are $770 (studio), $770 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,400 (3 BR) and $1,520 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 65734?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 65734 that range is $909 to $1,111 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 65734?
The FY2026 income limits of the Joplin, MO area apply: median family income $80,200, low-income (80%) limit $64,150 for a family of four.