FY2027 Small Area FMR · Ford, KS
ZIP 67842 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 67842 (Ford, KS) is $960 a month, up 9.1% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Clark 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 67842 sits in the Clark County, KS area
Of the 6 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 67842 has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Clark 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 $960 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 67842 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Ford County, KS (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 | $670 | $603 – $737 | $707 | $610 |
| 1 bedroom | $740 | $666 – $814 | $808 | $710 |
| 2 bedrooms | $960 | $864 – $1,056 | $961 | $880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,143 – $1,397 | $1,214 | $1,140 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,430 | $1,287 – $1,573 | $1,418 | $1,250 |
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 $93,600 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $74,900. ZIP code 67842 lies mainly in Ford County and Clark County. See the Clark 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 67842?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 67842 are $670 (studio), $740 (1 BR), $960 (2 BR), $1,270 (3 BR) and $1,430 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 67842?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 67842 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 67842?
The FY2026 income limits of the Clark County, KS area apply: median family income $93,600, low-income (80%) limit $74,900 for a family of four.