FY2027 Small Area FMR · Bazine, KS
ZIP 67516 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 67516 (Bazine, KS) is $1,140 a month, up 17.5% from FY2026. That is 19% above the Ness County, KS area-wide FMR of $961.
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 67516 sits in the Ness County, KS area
Of the 8 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 67516 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Ness County, KS 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 $961 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,140 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $840 | $756 – $924 | $707 | $710 |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $783 – $957 | $735 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,026 – $1,254 | $961 | $970 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,332 – $1,628 | $1,258 | $1,310 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,404 – $1,716 | $1,263 | $1,400 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,140 needs about $45,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $95,900 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $76,700. ZIP code 67516 lies mainly in Ness County. See the Ness County, KS 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 67516?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 67516 are $840 (studio), $870 (1 BR), $1,140 (2 BR), $1,480 (3 BR) and $1,560 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 67516?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 67516 that range is $1,026 to $1,254 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 67516?
The FY2026 income limits of the Ness County, KS area apply: median family income $95,900, low-income (80%) limit $76,700 for a family of four.